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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,378.57, 5,067.97 and 913.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,378.57, 5,067.97 and 913.41 is: 1,370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,378.57 : 5,067.97 = 913.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,378.57/5,067.97 = 913.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,378.57x = 5,067.97 × 913.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,378.57x = 4,629,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,159.35/3,378.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.15

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