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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.12, 5,053.56 and 903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.12, 5,053.56 and 903.92 is: 1,355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.12 : 5,053.56 = 903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.12/5,053.56 = 903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.12x = 5,053.56 × 903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.12x = 4,568,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,013.96/3,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.85

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