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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.38, 5,062.49 and 909.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.38, 5,062.49 and 909.65 is: 1,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.38 : 5,062.49 = 909.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.38/5,062.49 = 909.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.38x = 5,062.49 × 909.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.38x = 4,605,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,094.03/3,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.32

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