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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.72, 5,111.53 and 909.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.72, 5,111.53 and 909.15 is: 1,363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.72 : 5,111.53 = 909.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.72/5,111.53 = 909.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.72x = 5,111.53 × 909.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.72x = 4,647,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,142.99/3,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.71

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