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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.32, 5,265.78 and 913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.32, 5,265.78 and 913.26 is: 1,369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.32 : 5,265.78 = 913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.32/5,265.78 = 913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.32x = 5,265.78 × 913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.32x = 4,809,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,026.24/3,510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.97

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