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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.83, 5,059.22 and 907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.83, 5,059.22 and 907.44 is: 1,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.83 : 5,059.22 = 907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.83/5,059.22 = 907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.83x = 5,059.22 × 907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.83x = 4,590,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,934.06/3,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.15

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