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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.91, 4,637.12 and 899.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.91, 4,637.12 and 899.65 is: 1,349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.91 : 4,637.12 = 899.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.91/4,637.12 = 899.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.91x = 4,637.12 × 899.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.91x = 4,171,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,793.23/3,090.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.70

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