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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.53, 5,051.30 and 902.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.53, 5,051.30 and 902.29 is: 1,353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.53 : 5,051.30 = 902.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.53/5,051.30 = 902.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.53x = 5,051.30 × 902.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.53x = 4,557,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,720.34/3,367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.43

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