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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.82, 5,269.20 and 915.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.82, 5,269.20 and 915.76 is: 1,373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.82 : 5,269.20 = 915.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.82/5,269.20 = 915.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.82x = 5,269.20 × 915.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.82x = 4,825,322.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,322.59/3,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.63

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