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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.77, 5,072.76 and 916.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.77, 5,072.76 and 916.58 is: 1,374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.77 : 5,072.76 = 916.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.77/5,072.76 = 916.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.77x = 5,072.76 × 916.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.77x = 4,649,603.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,603.04/3,381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.90

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