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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.07, 5,035.22 and 892.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.07, 5,035.22 and 892.09 is: 1,338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.07 : 5,035.22 = 892.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.07/5,035.22 = 892.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.07x = 5,035.22 × 892.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.07x = 4,491,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,867.18/3,357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.03

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