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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,647, 5,470.50 and 911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,647, 5,470.50 and 911 is: 1,366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,647 : 5,470.50 = 911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,647/5,470.50 = 911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,647x = 5,470.50 × 911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,647x = 4,983,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,625.50/3,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.50

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