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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.54, 5,049.39 and 901.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.54, 5,049.39 and 901.55 is: 1,352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.54 : 5,049.39 = 901.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.54/5,049.39 = 901.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.54x = 5,049.39 × 901.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.54x = 4,552,252.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,252.31/3,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.21

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