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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.35, 5,065.78 and 912.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.35, 5,065.78 and 912.31 is: 1,368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.35 : 5,065.78 = 912.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.35/5,065.78 = 912.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.35x = 5,065.78 × 912.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.35x = 4,621,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,561.75/3,377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.40

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