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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.37, 5,048.97 and 901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.37, 5,048.97 and 901.34 is: 1,351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.37 : 5,048.97 = 901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.37/5,048.97 = 901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.37x = 5,048.97 × 901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.37x = 4,550,838.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,838.62/3,366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.85

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