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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.90, 5,270.86 and 916.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.90, 5,270.86 and 916.82 is: 1,375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.90 : 5,270.86 = 916.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.90/5,270.86 = 916.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.90x = 5,270.86 × 916.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.90x = 4,832,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,429.87/3,513.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.23

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