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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.96, 5,261.49 and 910.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.96, 5,261.49 and 910.74 is: 1,365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.96 : 5,261.49 = 910.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.96/5,261.49 = 910.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.96x = 5,261.49 × 910.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.96x = 4,791,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,849.40/3,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.99

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