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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.57, 5,060.83 and 908.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.57, 5,060.83 and 908.47 is: 1,362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.57 : 5,060.83 = 908.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.57/5,060.83 = 908.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.57x = 5,060.83 × 908.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.57x = 4,597,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,612.23/3,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.83

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