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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.02, 5,035.47 and 891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.02, 5,035.47 and 891.76 is: 1,337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.02 : 5,035.47 = 891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.02/5,035.47 = 891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.02x = 5,035.47 × 891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.02x = 4,490,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,430.73/3,357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.62

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