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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.67, 5,042.10 and 896.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.67, 5,042.10 and 896.67 is: 1,344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.67 : 5,042.10 = 896.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.67/5,042.10 = 896.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.67x = 5,042.10 × 896.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.67x = 4,521,098.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,098.13/3,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.90

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