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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.48, 5,045.52 and 898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.48, 5,045.52 and 898.32 is: 1,347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.48 : 5,045.52 = 898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.48/5,045.52 = 898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.48x = 5,045.52 × 898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.48x = 4,532,491.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,491.53/3,363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.56

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