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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.51, 5,049.72 and 901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.51, 5,049.72 and 901.26 is: 1,351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.51 : 5,049.72 = 901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.51/5,049.72 = 901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.51x = 5,049.72 × 901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.51x = 4,551,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,110.65/3,366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.88

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