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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.40, 4,635.62 and 899.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.40, 4,635.62 and 899.14 is: 1,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.40 : 4,635.62 = 899.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.40/4,635.62 = 899.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.40x = 4,635.62 × 899.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.40x = 4,168,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,071.37/3,090.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.72

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