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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.87, 5,046.92 and 899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.87, 5,046.92 and 899.52 is: 1,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.87 : 5,046.92 = 899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.87/5,046.92 = 899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.87x = 5,046.92 × 899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.87x = 4,539,793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,793.79/3,364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.17

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