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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,378.87, 5,068.13 and 913.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,378.87, 5,068.13 and 913.77 is: 1,370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,378.87 : 5,068.13 = 913.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,378.87/5,068.13 = 913.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,378.87x = 5,068.13 × 913.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,378.87x = 4,631,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,100.58/3,378.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.61

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