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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.40, 5,060.09 and 908.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.40, 5,060.09 and 908.22 is: 1,362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.40 : 5,060.09 = 908.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.40/5,060.09 = 908.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.40x = 5,060.09 × 908.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.40x = 4,595,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,670.40/3,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.33

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