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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337, 5,005.50 and 905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337, 5,005.50 and 905 is: 1,357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337 : 5,005.50 = 905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337/5,005.50 = 905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337x = 5,005.50 × 905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337x = 4,529,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,977.50/3,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.50

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