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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.01, 5,060.55 and 908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.01, 5,060.55 and 908.97 is: 1,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.01 : 5,060.55 = 908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.01/5,060.55 = 908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.01x = 5,060.55 × 908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.01x = 4,599,888.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,888.13/3,374.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.33

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