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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.78, 4,635.69 and 899.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.78, 4,635.69 and 899.07 is: 1,348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.78 : 4,635.69 = 899.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.78/4,635.69 = 899.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.78x = 4,635.69 × 899.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.78x = 4,167,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,809.81/3,090.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.47

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