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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.35, 5,060.02 and 908.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.35, 5,060.02 and 908.18 is: 1,362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.35 : 5,060.02 = 908.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.35/5,060.02 = 908.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.35x = 5,060.02 × 908.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.35x = 4,595,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,402.07/3,373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.27

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