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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,378.72, 5,067.96 and 913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,378.72, 5,067.96 and 913.92 is: 1,370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,378.72 : 5,067.96 = 913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,378.72/5,067.96 = 913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,378.72x = 5,067.96 × 913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,378.72x = 4,631,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,710.00/3,378.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.85

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