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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.18, 5,047.41 and 900.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.18, 5,047.41 and 900.25 is: 1,350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.18 : 5,047.41 = 900.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.18/5,047.41 = 900.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.18x = 5,047.41 × 900.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.18x = 4,543,921.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,921.61/3,365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.28

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