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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.67, 5,070.33 and 914.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.67, 5,070.33 and 914.83 is: 1,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.67 : 5,070.33 = 914.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.67/5,070.33 = 914.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.67x = 5,070.33 × 914.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.67x = 4,638,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,477.32/3,380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.06

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