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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.17, 5,059.41 and 907.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.17, 5,059.41 and 907.89 is: 1,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.17 : 5,059.41 = 907.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.17/5,059.41 = 907.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.17x = 5,059.41 × 907.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.17x = 4,593,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,387.74/3,373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.74

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