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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.50, 5,514.84 and 940.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.50, 5,514.84 and 940.50 is: 1,410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.50 : 5,514.84 = 940.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.50/5,514.84 = 940.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.50x = 5,514.84 × 940.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.50x = 5,186,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186,707.02/3,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.77

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