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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.77, 5,265.81 and 913.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.77, 5,265.81 and 913.71 is: 1,370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.77 : 5,265.81 = 913.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.77/5,265.81 = 913.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.77x = 5,265.81 × 913.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.77x = 4,811,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,418.69/3,510.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.47

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