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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,378.38, 5,067.54 and 913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,378.38, 5,067.54 and 913.44 is: 1,370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,378.38 : 5,067.54 = 913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,378.38/5,067.54 = 913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,378.38x = 5,067.54 × 913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,378.38x = 4,628,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,912.74/3,378.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.16

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