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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.18, 5,053.40 and 903.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.18, 5,053.40 and 903.90 is: 1,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.18 : 5,053.40 = 903.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.18/5,053.40 = 903.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.18x = 5,053.40 × 903.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.18x = 4,567,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,768.26/3,369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.75

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