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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.79, 5,497.16 and 891.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.79, 5,497.16 and 891.45 is: 1,337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.79 : 5,497.16 = 891.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.79/5,497.16 = 891.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.79x = 5,497.16 × 891.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.79x = 4,900,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,438.82/3,664.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.17

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