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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.39, 5,055.57 and 905.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.39, 5,055.57 and 905.22 is: 1,357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.39 : 5,055.57 = 905.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.39/5,055.57 = 905.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.39x = 5,055.57 × 905.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.39x = 4,576,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,403.08/3,370.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.83

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