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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.34, 5,494.94 and 890.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.34, 5,494.94 and 890.03 is: 1,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.34 : 5,494.94 = 890.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.34/5,494.94 = 890.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.34x = 5,494.94 × 890.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.34x = 4,890,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,656.12/3,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.03

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