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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.94, 4,637.16 and 899.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.94, 4,637.16 and 899.66 is: 1,349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.94 : 4,637.16 = 899.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.94/4,637.16 = 899.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.94x = 4,637.16 × 899.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.94x = 4,171,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,867.37/3,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.71

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