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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.75, 5,049.77 and 901.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.75, 5,049.77 and 901.82 is: 1,352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.75 : 5,049.77 = 901.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.75/5,049.77 = 901.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.75x = 5,049.77 × 901.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.75x = 4,553,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,965.83/3,366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.63

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