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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.38, 5,059.29 and 908.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.38, 5,059.29 and 908.39 is: 1,362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.38 : 5,059.29 = 908.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.38/5,059.29 = 908.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.38x = 5,059.29 × 908.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.38x = 4,595,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,824.50/3,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.38

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