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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.53, 4,636 and 899.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.53, 4,636 and 899.41 is: 1,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.53 : 4,636 = 899.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.53/4,636 = 899.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.53x = 4,636 × 899.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.53x = 4,169,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,664.76/3,090.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.17

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