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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,671.08, 5,506.70 and 897.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,671.08, 5,506.70 and 897.77 is: 1,346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,671.08 : 5,506.70 = 897.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,671.08/5,506.70 = 897.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,671.08x = 5,506.70 × 897.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,671.08x = 4,943,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,750.06/3,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.67

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