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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.52, 5,270.32 and 916.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.52, 5,270.32 and 916.48 is: 1,374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.52 : 5,270.32 = 916.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.52/5,270.32 = 916.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.52x = 5,270.32 × 916.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.52x = 4,830,142.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,142.87/3,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.73

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