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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.59, 5,514.75 and 903.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.59, 5,514.75 and 903.27 is: 1,354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.59 : 5,514.75 = 903.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.59/5,514.75 = 903.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.59x = 5,514.75 × 903.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.59x = 4,981,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,308.23/3,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.87

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