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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508.94, 5,263.44 and 911.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508.94, 5,263.44 and 911.88 is: 1,367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508.94 : 5,263.44 = 911.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508.94/5,263.44 = 911.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508.94x = 5,263.44 × 911.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508.94x = 4,799,625.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,625.67/3,508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.83

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