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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.78, 5,066.48 and 912.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.78, 5,066.48 and 912.41 is: 1,368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.78 : 5,066.48 = 912.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.78/5,066.48 = 912.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.78x = 5,066.48 × 912.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.78x = 4,622,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,724.88/3,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.57

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