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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,379.15, 5,068.70 and 913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,379.15, 5,068.70 and 913.96 is: 1,370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,379.15 : 5,068.70 = 913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,379.15/5,068.70 = 913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,379.15x = 5,068.70 × 913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,379.15x = 4,632,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,580.38/3,379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.93

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