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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,643.28, 5,464.86 and 907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,643.28, 5,464.86 and 907.28 is: 1,360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,643.28 : 5,464.86 = 907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,643.28/5,464.86 = 907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,643.28x = 5,464.86 × 907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,643.28x = 4,958,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,158.18/3,643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.91

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