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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.65, 5,060.12 and 908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.65, 5,060.12 and 908.72 is: 1,362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.65 : 5,060.12 = 908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.65/5,060.12 = 908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.65x = 5,060.12 × 908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.65x = 4,598,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,232.25/3,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.98

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