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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.46, 5,496.71 and 891.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.46, 5,496.71 and 891.14 is: 1,336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.46 : 5,496.71 = 891.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.46/5,496.71 = 891.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.46x = 5,496.71 × 891.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.46x = 4,898,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,306.21/3,664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.71

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