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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.57, 5,035.26 and 891.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.57, 5,035.26 and 891.45 is: 1,337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.57 : 5,035.26 = 891.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.57/5,035.26 = 891.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.57x = 5,035.26 × 891.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.57x = 4,488,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,682.53/3,356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.28

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