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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.39, 5,047.68 and 900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.39, 5,047.68 and 900.40 is: 1,350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.39 : 5,047.68 = 900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.39/5,047.68 = 900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.39x = 5,047.68 × 900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.39x = 4,544,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,920.70/3,365.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.49

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