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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.37, 5,046.81 and 899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.37, 5,046.81 and 899.13 is: 1,348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.37 : 5,046.81 = 899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.37/5,046.81 = 899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.37x = 5,046.81 × 899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.37x = 4,537,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,753.83/3,364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.77

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