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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.38, 5,050.46 and 902.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.38, 5,050.46 and 902.34 is: 1,353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.38 : 5,050.46 = 902.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.38/5,050.46 = 902.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.38x = 5,050.46 × 902.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.38x = 4,557,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,232.08/3,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.35

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