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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508.64, 5,262.92 and 911.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508.64, 5,262.92 and 911.56 is: 1,367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508.64 : 5,262.92 = 911.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508.64/5,262.92 = 911.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508.64x = 5,262.92 × 911.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508.64x = 4,797,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,467.36/3,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.33

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