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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.66, 5,049.96 and 901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.66, 5,049.96 and 901.41 is: 1,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.66 : 5,049.96 = 901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.66/5,049.96 = 901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.66x = 5,049.96 × 901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.66x = 4,552,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,084.44/3,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.11

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