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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508.35, 5,262.53 and 911.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508.35, 5,262.53 and 911.28 is: 1,366.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508.35 : 5,262.53 = 911.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508.35/5,262.53 = 911.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508.35x = 5,262.53 × 911.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508.35x = 4,795,633.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,633.78/3,508.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.92

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