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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.75, 5,506.11 and 897.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.75, 5,506.11 and 897.45 is: 1,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.75 : 5,506.11 = 897.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.75/5,506.11 = 897.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.75x = 5,506.11 × 897.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.75x = 4,941,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,437.77/3,670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.17

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