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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507, 5,260.54 and 909.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507, 5,260.54 and 909.78 is: 1,364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507 : 5,260.54 = 909.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507/5,260.54 = 909.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507x = 5,260.54 × 909.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507x = 4,785,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,934.08/3,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.68

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