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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.97, 5,514.06 and 902.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.97, 5,514.06 and 902.63 is: 1,353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.97 : 5,514.06 = 902.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.97/5,514.06 = 902.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.97x = 5,514.06 × 902.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.97x = 4,977,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,155.98/3,675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.97

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