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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.25, 5,033.98 and 891.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.25, 5,033.98 and 891.26 is: 1,336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.25 : 5,033.98 = 891.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.25/5,033.98 = 891.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.25x = 5,033.98 × 891.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.25x = 4,486,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,596.50/3,356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.79

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