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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,379.02, 5,068.51 and 913.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,379.02, 5,068.51 and 913.83 is: 1,370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,379.02 : 5,068.51 = 913.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,379.02/5,068.51 = 913.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,379.02x = 5,068.51 × 913.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,379.02x = 4,631,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,763.71/3,379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.74

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