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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.75, 4,996.13 and 898.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.75, 4,996.13 and 898.75 is: 1,348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.75 : 4,996.13 = 898.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.75/4,996.13 = 898.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.75x = 4,996.13 × 898.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.75x = 4,490,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,267.34/3,330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.13

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