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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.35, 5,312.00 and 908.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.35, 5,312.00 and 908.85 is: 1,363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.35 : 5,312.00 = 908.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.35/5,312.00 = 908.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.35x = 5,312.00 × 908.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.35x = 4,827,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,813.47/3,541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.27

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