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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.82, 5,266.21 and 913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.82, 5,266.21 and 913.75 is: 1,370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.82 : 5,266.21 = 913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.82/5,266.21 = 913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.82x = 5,266.21 × 913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.82x = 4,811,999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,999.39/3,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.62

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