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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,509.82, 5,264.72 and 912.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,509.82, 5,264.72 and 912.75 is: 1,369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,509.82 : 5,264.72 = 912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,509.82/5,264.72 = 912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,509.82x = 5,264.72 × 912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,509.82x = 4,805,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,368.62/3,509.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.12

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