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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.52, 5,266.86 and 914.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.52, 5,266.86 and 914.66 is: 1,371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.52 : 5,266.86 = 914.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.52/5,266.86 = 914.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.52x = 5,266.86 × 914.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.52x = 4,817,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,386.17/3,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.88

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