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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.52, 5,050.89 and 902.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.52, 5,050.89 and 902.55 is: 1,353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.52 : 5,050.89 = 902.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.52/5,050.89 = 902.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.52x = 5,050.89 × 902.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.52x = 4,558,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,680.77/3,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.72

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