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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,686.59, 5,529.75 and 913.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,686.59, 5,529.75 and 913.27 is: 1,369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,686.59 : 5,529.75 = 913.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,686.59/5,529.75 = 913.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,686.59x = 5,529.75 × 913.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,686.59x = 5,050,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,154.78/3,686.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.87

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