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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.72, 5,050.08 and 901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.72, 5,050.08 and 901.44 is: 1,352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.72 : 5,050.08 = 901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.72/5,050.08 = 901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.72x = 5,050.08 × 901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.72x = 4,552,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,344.12/3,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.16

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