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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,641.69, 5,462.53 and 905.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,641.69, 5,462.53 and 905.69 is: 1,358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,641.69 : 5,462.53 = 905.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,641.69/5,462.53 = 905.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,641.69x = 5,462.53 × 905.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,641.69x = 4,947,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,358.80/3,641.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.53

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