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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.95, 5,050.70 and 901.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.95, 5,050.70 and 901.71 is: 1,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.95 : 5,050.70 = 901.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.95/5,050.70 = 901.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.95x = 5,050.70 × 901.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.95x = 4,554,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,262.19/3,366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.64

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