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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.73, 5,049.69 and 901.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.73, 5,049.69 and 901.81 is: 1,352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.73 : 5,049.69 = 901.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.73/5,049.69 = 901.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.73x = 5,049.69 × 901.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.73x = 4,553,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,860.94/3,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.61

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