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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.15, 5,051.54 and 902.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.15, 5,051.54 and 902.39 is: 1,353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.15 : 5,051.54 = 902.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.15/5,051.54 = 902.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.15x = 5,051.54 × 902.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.15x = 4,558,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,480.89/3,368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.41

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