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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.84, 5,066.75 and 912.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.84, 5,066.75 and 912.67 is: 1,369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.84 : 5,066.75 = 912.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.84/5,066.75 = 912.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.84x = 5,066.75 × 912.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.84x = 4,624,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,260.34/3,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.00

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