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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,639.26, 5,458.89 and 903.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,639.26, 5,458.89 and 903.26 is: 1,354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,639.26 : 5,458.89 = 903.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,639.26/5,458.89 = 903.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,639.26x = 5,458.89 × 903.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,639.26x = 4,930,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,796.98/3,639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.89

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