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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508.62, 5,262.93 and 911.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508.62, 5,262.93 and 911.55 is: 1,367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508.62 : 5,262.93 = 911.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508.62/5,262.93 = 911.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508.62x = 5,262.93 × 911.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508.62x = 4,797,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,423.84/3,508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.33

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