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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.34, 5,042 and 896.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.34, 5,042 and 896.17 is: 1,344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.34 : 5,042 = 896.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.34/5,042 = 896.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.34x = 5,042 × 896.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.34x = 4,518,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,489.14/3,361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.25

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