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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.63, 5,513.27 and 902.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.63, 5,513.27 and 902.14 is: 1,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.63 : 5,513.27 = 902.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.63/5,513.27 = 902.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.63x = 5,513.27 × 902.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.63x = 4,973,723.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,723.10/3,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.16

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