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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.32, 5,042.40 and 896.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.32, 5,042.40 and 896.19 is: 1,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.32 : 5,042.40 = 896.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.32/5,042.40 = 896.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.32x = 5,042.40 × 896.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.32x = 4,518,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,948.46/3,361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.40

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