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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.66, 5,074.30 and 917.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.66, 5,074.30 and 917.50 is: 1,376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.66 : 5,074.30 = 917.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.66/5,074.30 = 917.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.66x = 5,074.30 × 917.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.66x = 4,655,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,670.25/3,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.33

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