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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.98, 5,060.95 and 908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.98, 5,060.95 and 908.59 is: 1,362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.98 : 5,060.95 = 908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.98/5,060.95 = 908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.98x = 5,060.95 × 908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.98x = 4,598,328.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,328.56/3,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.88

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