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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.14, 5,050.97 and 901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.14, 5,050.97 and 901.91 is: 1,352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.14 : 5,050.97 = 901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.14/5,050.97 = 901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.14x = 5,050.97 × 901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.14x = 4,555,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,490.59/3,367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.93

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