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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.65, 5,053.79 and 903.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.65, 5,053.79 and 903.90 is: 1,355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.65 : 5,053.79 = 903.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.65/5,053.79 = 903.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.65x = 5,053.79 × 903.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.65x = 4,568,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,120.78/3,369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.67

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