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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.63, 5,268.85 and 915.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.63, 5,268.85 and 915.57 is: 1,373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.63 : 5,268.85 = 915.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.63/5,268.85 = 915.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.63x = 5,268.85 × 915.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.63x = 4,823,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,998.71/3,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.33

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