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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.36, 5,270.03 and 916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.36, 5,270.03 and 916.28 is: 1,374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.36 : 5,270.03 = 916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.36/5,270.03 = 916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.36x = 5,270.03 × 916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.36x = 4,828,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,823.09/3,513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.42

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