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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.56, 5,265.86 and 913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.56, 5,265.86 and 913.50 is: 1,370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.56 : 5,265.86 = 913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.56/5,265.86 = 913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.56x = 5,265.86 × 913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.56x = 4,810,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,358.54/3,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.25

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