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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.82, 5,272.21 and 917.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.82, 5,272.21 and 917.75 is: 1,376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.82 : 5,272.21 = 917.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.82/5,272.21 = 917.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.82x = 5,272.21 × 917.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.82x = 4,838,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,570.73/3,514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.62

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