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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.48, 5,041.82 and 896.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.48, 5,041.82 and 896.48 is: 1,344.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.48 : 5,041.82 = 896.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.48/5,041.82 = 896.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.48x = 5,041.82 × 896.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.48x = 4,519,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,890.79/3,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.61

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