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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.10, 5,266.67 and 914.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.10, 5,266.67 and 914.06 is: 1,371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.10 : 5,266.67 = 914.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.10/5,266.67 = 914.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.10x = 5,266.67 × 914.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.10x = 4,814,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,052.38/3,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.10

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