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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.04, 5,050.80 and 901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.04, 5,050.80 and 901.80 is: 1,352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.04 : 5,050.80 = 901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.04/5,050.80 = 901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.04x = 5,050.80 × 901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.04x = 4,554,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,811.44/3,367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.76

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