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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.13, 5,069.59 and 914.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.13, 5,069.59 and 914.63 is: 1,371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.13 : 5,069.59 = 914.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.13/5,069.59 = 914.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.13x = 5,069.59 × 914.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.13x = 4,636,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,771.47/3,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.77

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