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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.98, 5,521.53 and 907.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.98, 5,521.53 and 907.66 is: 1,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.98 : 5,521.53 = 907.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.98/5,521.53 = 907.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.98x = 5,521.53 × 907.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.98x = 5,011,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011,658.28/3,680.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.50

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