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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,687.10, 5,530.50 and 913.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,687.10, 5,530.50 and 913.78 is: 1,370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,687.10 : 5,530.50 = 913.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,687.10/5,530.50 = 913.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,687.10x = 5,530.50 × 913.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,687.10x = 5,053,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,660.29/3,687.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.63

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