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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.53, 5,058.18 and 906.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.53, 5,058.18 and 906.77 is: 1,359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.53 : 5,058.18 = 906.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.53/5,058.18 = 906.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.53x = 5,058.18 × 906.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.53x = 4,586,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,618.52/3,372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.99

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