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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.32, 5,269.98 and 916.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.32, 5,269.98 and 916.26 is: 1,374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.32 : 5,269.98 = 916.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.32/5,269.98 = 916.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.32x = 5,269.98 × 916.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.32x = 4,828,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,671.87/3,513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.39

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