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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.23, 5,041.50 and 896.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.23, 5,041.50 and 896.31 is: 1,344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.23 : 5,041.50 = 896.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.23/5,041.50 = 896.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.23x = 5,041.50 × 896.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.23x = 4,518,746.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,746.87/3,361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.37

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