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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.41, 5,053.80 and 904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.41, 5,053.80 and 904.14 is: 1,356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.41 : 5,053.80 = 904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.41/5,053.80 = 904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.41x = 5,053.80 × 904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.41x = 4,569,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,342.73/3,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.13

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