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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.61, 5,033.67 and 890.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.61, 5,033.67 and 890.38 is: 1,335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.61 : 5,033.67 = 890.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.61/5,033.67 = 890.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.61x = 5,033.67 × 890.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.61x = 4,481,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,879.09/3,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.64

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