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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.06, 5,055.36 and 904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.06, 5,055.36 and 904.96 is: 1,357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.06 : 5,055.36 = 904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.06/5,055.36 = 904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.06x = 5,055.36 × 904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.06x = 4,574,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,898.59/3,370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.51

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