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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.63, 5,066.42 and 912.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.63, 5,066.42 and 912.69 is: 1,369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.63 : 5,066.42 = 912.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.63/5,066.42 = 912.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.63x = 5,066.42 × 912.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.63x = 4,624,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,066.31/3,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.03

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