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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.97, 5,060.34 and 908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.97, 5,060.34 and 908.21 is: 1,362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.97 : 5,060.34 = 908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.97/5,060.34 = 908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.97x = 5,060.34 × 908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.97x = 4,595,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,851.39/3,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.15

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