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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.88, 5,064.74 and 911.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.88, 5,064.74 and 911.15 is: 1,366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.88 : 5,064.74 = 911.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.88/5,064.74 = 911.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.88x = 5,064.74 × 911.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.88x = 4,614,737.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,737.85/3,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.57

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