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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.05, 5,260.71 and 909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.05, 5,260.71 and 909.92 is: 1,364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.05 : 5,260.71 = 909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.05/5,260.71 = 909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.05x = 5,260.71 × 909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.05x = 4,786,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,825.24/3,507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.92

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