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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.31, 5,034.47 and 891.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.31, 5,034.47 and 891.33 is: 1,337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.31 : 5,034.47 = 891.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.31/5,034.47 = 891.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.31x = 5,034.47 × 891.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.31x = 4,487,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,374.15/3,356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.00

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