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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.61, 5,511.87 and 901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.61, 5,511.87 and 901.32 is: 1,351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.61 : 5,511.87 = 901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.61/5,511.87 = 901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.61x = 5,511.87 × 901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.61x = 4,967,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,958.67/3,674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.97

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