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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.09, 5,048.78 and 901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.09, 5,048.78 and 901.16 is: 1,351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.09 : 5,048.78 = 901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.09/5,048.78 = 901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.09x = 5,048.78 × 901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.09x = 4,549,728.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,728.84/3,366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.64

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