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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.89, 5,050.33 and 901.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.89, 5,050.33 and 901.65 is: 1,352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.89 : 5,050.33 = 901.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.89/5,050.33 = 901.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.89x = 5,050.33 × 901.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.89x = 4,553,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,610.46/3,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.47

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