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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.32, 5,049.74 and 901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.32, 5,049.74 and 901.11 is: 1,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.32 : 5,049.74 = 901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.32/5,049.74 = 901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.32x = 5,049.74 × 901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.32x = 4,550,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,392.40/3,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.74

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