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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.38, 5,045.35 and 898.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.38, 5,045.35 and 898.19 is: 1,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.38 : 5,045.35 = 898.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.38/5,045.35 = 898.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.38x = 5,045.35 × 898.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.38x = 4,531,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,682.92/3,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.36

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