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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.32, 5,514.52 and 902.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.32, 5,514.52 and 902.98 is: 1,354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.32 : 5,514.52 = 902.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.32/5,514.52 = 902.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.32x = 5,514.52 × 902.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.32x = 4,979,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,501.27/3,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.48

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