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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,641.63, 5,462.44 and 905.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,641.63, 5,462.44 and 905.63 is: 1,358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,641.63 : 5,462.44 = 905.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,641.63/5,462.44 = 905.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,641.63x = 5,462.44 × 905.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,641.63x = 4,946,919.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,919.96/3,641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.44

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