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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.11, 5,035.92 and 891.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.11, 5,035.92 and 891.87 is: 1,337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.11 : 5,035.92 = 891.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.11/5,035.92 = 891.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.11x = 5,035.92 × 891.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.11x = 4,491,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,385.97/3,357.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.87

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