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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,637.76, 5,456.64 and 901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,637.76, 5,456.64 and 901.76 is: 1,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,637.76 : 5,456.64 = 901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,637.76/5,456.64 = 901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,637.76x = 5,456.64 × 901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,637.76x = 4,920,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,579.69/3,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.64

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