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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,637, 5,455.50 and 901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,637, 5,455.50 and 901 is: 1,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,637 : 5,455.50 = 901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,637/5,455.50 = 901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,637x = 5,455.50 × 901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,637x = 4,915,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,405.50/3,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.50

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