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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.61, 5,061.86 and 909.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.61, 5,061.86 and 909.69 is: 1,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.61 : 5,061.86 = 909.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.61/5,061.86 = 909.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.61x = 5,061.86 × 909.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.61x = 4,604,718.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,718.87/3,374.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.52

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