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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.72, 5,034.72 and 891.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.72, 5,034.72 and 891.44 is: 1,337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.72 : 5,034.72 = 891.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.72/5,034.72 = 891.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.72x = 5,034.72 × 891.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.72x = 4,488,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,150.80/3,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.06

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