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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,633, 5,449.58 and 897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,633, 5,449.58 and 897 is: 1,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,633 : 5,449.58 = 897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,633/5,449.58 = 897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,633x = 5,449.58 × 897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,633x = 4,888,273.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,273.26/3,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.52

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