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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.84, 5,269.28 and 915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.84, 5,269.28 and 915.80 is: 1,373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.84 : 5,269.28 = 915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.84/5,269.28 = 915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.84x = 5,269.28 × 915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.84x = 4,825,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,606.62/3,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.71

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