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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.95, 4,514.11 and 901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.95, 4,514.11 and 901.08 is: 1,351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.95 : 4,514.11 = 901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.95/4,514.11 = 901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.95x = 4,514.11 × 901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.95x = 4,067,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,588.91/3,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.38

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