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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.83, 5,504.62 and 896.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.83, 5,504.62 and 896.51 is: 1,344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.83 : 5,504.62 = 896.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.83/5,504.62 = 896.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.83x = 5,504.62 × 896.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.83x = 4,934,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934,958.40/3,669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.74

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