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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.02, 5,048.64 and 901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.02, 5,048.64 and 901.05 is: 1,351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.02 : 5,048.64 = 901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.02/5,048.64 = 901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.02x = 5,048.64 × 901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.02x = 4,549,077.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,077.07/3,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.47

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