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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.65, 5,052.30 and 902.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.65, 5,052.30 and 902.90 is: 1,354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.65 : 5,052.30 = 902.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.65/5,052.30 = 902.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.65x = 5,052.30 × 902.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.65x = 4,561,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,691.89/3,368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.16

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