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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.61, 5,034.53 and 891.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.61, 5,034.53 and 891.62 is: 1,337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.61 : 5,034.53 = 891.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.61/5,034.53 = 891.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.61x = 5,034.53 × 891.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.61x = 4,488,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,895.77/3,356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.33

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