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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.63, 5,066.06 and 912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.63, 5,066.06 and 912.30 is: 1,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.63 : 5,066.06 = 912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.63/5,066.06 = 912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.63x = 5,066.06 × 912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.63x = 4,621,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,761.98/3,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.35

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