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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.52, 5,042.22 and 896.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.52, 5,042.22 and 896.26 is: 1,344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.52 : 5,042.22 = 896.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.52/5,042.22 = 896.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.52x = 5,042.22 × 896.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.52x = 4,519,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,140.10/3,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.37

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