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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.97, 5,524.31 and 909.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.97, 5,524.31 and 909.57 is: 1,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.97 : 5,524.31 = 909.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.97/5,524.31 = 909.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.97x = 5,524.31 × 909.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.97x = 5,024,762.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,762.71/3,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.32

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