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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.27, 5,061.33 and 909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.27, 5,061.33 and 909.12 is: 1,363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.27 : 5,061.33 = 909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.27/5,061.33 = 909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.27x = 5,061.33 × 909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.27x = 4,601,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,375.31/3,374.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.67

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