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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.77, 5,050.07 and 901.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.77, 5,050.07 and 901.58 is: 1,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.77 : 5,050.07 = 901.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.77/5,050.07 = 901.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.77x = 5,050.07 × 901.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.77x = 4,553,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,052.48/3,366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.35

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