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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.59, 5,049.53 and 901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.59, 5,049.53 and 901.66 is: 1,352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.59 : 5,049.53 = 901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.59/5,049.53 = 901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.59x = 5,049.53 × 901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.59x = 4,552,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,959.22/3,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.39

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