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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.76, 4,636.59 and 899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.76, 4,636.59 and 899.20 is: 1,348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.76 : 4,636.59 = 899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.76/4,636.59 = 899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.76x = 4,636.59 × 899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.76x = 4,169,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,221.73/3,090.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.93

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