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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.14, 5,440.70 and 891.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.14, 5,440.70 and 891.14 is: 1,336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.14 : 5,440.70 = 891.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.14/5,440.70 = 891.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.14x = 5,440.70 × 891.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.14x = 4,848,425.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,425.40/3,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.71

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