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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.74, 5,270.61 and 916.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.74, 5,270.61 and 916.66 is: 1,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.74 : 5,270.61 = 916.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.74/5,270.61 = 916.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.74x = 5,270.61 × 916.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.74x = 4,831,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,331.01/3,513.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.98

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