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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.52, 5,046.39 and 899.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.52, 5,046.39 and 899.55 is: 1,349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.52 : 5,046.39 = 899.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.52/5,046.39 = 899.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.52x = 5,046.39 × 899.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.52x = 4,539,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,480.12/3,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.22

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