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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.50, 5,046.75 and 899.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.50, 5,046.75 and 899.58 is: 1,349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.50 : 5,046.75 = 899.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.50/5,046.75 = 899.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.50x = 5,046.75 × 899.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.50x = 4,539,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,955.37/3,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.37

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