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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.23, 5,044.47 and 898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.23, 5,044.47 and 898.26 is: 1,347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.23 : 5,044.47 = 898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.23/5,044.47 = 898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.23x = 5,044.47 × 898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.23x = 4,531,245.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,245.62/3,363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.29

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