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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,379.03, 5,068.83 and 913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,379.03, 5,068.83 and 913.84 is: 1,370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,379.03 : 5,068.83 = 913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,379.03/5,068.83 = 913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,379.03x = 5,068.83 × 913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,379.03x = 4,632,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,099.61/3,379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.84

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