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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.39, 5,064.59 and 911.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.39, 5,064.59 and 911.21 is: 1,366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.39 : 5,064.59 = 911.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.39/5,064.59 = 911.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.39x = 5,064.59 × 911.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.39x = 4,614,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,894.17/3,376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.81

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