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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.25, 5,268.47 and 915.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.25, 5,268.47 and 915.21 is: 1,372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.25 : 5,268.47 = 915.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.25/5,268.47 = 915.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.25x = 5,268.47 × 915.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.25x = 4,821,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821,751.85/3,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.84

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