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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.80, 5,072.68 and 916.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.80, 5,072.68 and 916.61 is: 1,374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.80 : 5,072.68 = 916.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.80/5,072.68 = 916.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.80x = 5,072.68 × 916.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.80x = 4,649,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,681.90/3,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.91

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