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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.14, 5,073.21 and 916.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.14, 5,073.21 and 916.95 is: 1,375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.14 : 5,073.21 = 916.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.14/5,073.21 = 916.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.14x = 5,073.21 × 916.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.14x = 4,651,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,879.91/3,382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.43

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