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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.90, 5,066.84 and 912.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.90, 5,066.84 and 912.98 is: 1,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.90 : 5,066.84 = 912.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.90/5,066.84 = 912.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.90x = 5,066.84 × 912.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.90x = 4,625,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,893.68/3,377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.46

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