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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.63, 4,636.68 and 899.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.63, 4,636.68 and 899.58 is: 1,349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.63 : 4,636.68 = 899.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.63/4,636.68 = 899.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.63x = 4,636.68 × 899.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.63x = 4,171,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,064.59/3,090.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.58

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