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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.39, 5,247.18 and 901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.39, 5,247.18 and 901.53 is: 1,352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.39 : 5,247.18 = 901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.39/5,247.18 = 901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.39x = 5,247.18 × 901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.39x = 4,730,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,490.19/3,498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.19

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