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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.44, 5,050.14 and 901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.44, 5,050.14 and 901.34 is: 1,352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.44 : 5,050.14 = 901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.44/5,050.14 = 901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.44x = 5,050.14 × 901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.44x = 4,551,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,893.19/3,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.14

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