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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.30, 4,635.45 and 899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.30, 4,635.45 and 899.10 is: 1,348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.30 : 4,635.45 = 899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.30/4,635.45 = 899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.30x = 4,635.45 × 899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.30x = 4,167,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,733.10/3,090.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.65

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