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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.89, 5,268.93 and 916.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.89, 5,268.93 and 916.03 is: 1,373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.89 : 5,268.93 = 916.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.89/5,268.93 = 916.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.89x = 5,268.93 × 916.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.89x = 4,826,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,497.95/3,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.94

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