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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.41, 5,049.61 and 901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.41, 5,049.61 and 901.17 is: 1,351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.41 : 5,049.61 = 901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.41/5,049.61 = 901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.41x = 5,049.61 × 901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.41x = 4,550,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,535.85/3,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.75

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