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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.78, 5,047.42 and 899.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.78, 5,047.42 and 899.54 is: 1,349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.78 : 5,047.42 = 899.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.78/5,047.42 = 899.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.78x = 5,047.42 × 899.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.78x = 4,540,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,356.19/3,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.38

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