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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.31, 5,032.97 and 890.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.31, 5,032.97 and 890.33 is: 1,335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.31 : 5,032.97 = 890.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.31/5,032.97 = 890.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.31x = 5,032.97 × 890.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.31x = 4,480,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,974.56/3,355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.49

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