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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.79, 5,506.13 and 897.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.79, 5,506.13 and 897.48 is: 1,346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.79 : 5,506.13 = 897.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.79/5,506.13 = 897.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.79x = 5,506.13 × 897.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.79x = 4,941,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,641.55/3,670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.21

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