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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.99, 5,061.49 and 909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.99, 5,061.49 and 909 is: 1,363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.99 : 5,061.49 = 909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.99/5,061.49 = 909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.99x = 5,061.49 × 909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.99x = 4,600,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,892.14/3,373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.64

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