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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,639.69, 5,459.53 and 903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,639.69, 5,459.53 and 903.69 is: 1,355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,639.69 : 5,459.53 = 903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,639.69/5,459.53 = 903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,639.69x = 5,459.53 × 903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,639.69x = 4,933,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,722.67/3,639.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.53

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