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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.59, 5,051.03 and 902.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.59, 5,051.03 and 902.66 is: 1,353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.59 : 5,051.03 = 902.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.59/5,051.03 = 902.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.59x = 5,051.03 × 902.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.59x = 4,559,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,362.74/3,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.89

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