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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.86, 5,056.01 and 905.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.86, 5,056.01 and 905.67 is: 1,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.86 : 5,056.01 = 905.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.86/5,056.01 = 905.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.86x = 5,056.01 × 905.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.86x = 4,579,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,072.05/3,370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.43

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