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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.98, 4,637.46 and 899.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.98, 4,637.46 and 899.84 is: 1,350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.98 : 4,637.46 = 899.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.98/4,637.46 = 899.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.98x = 4,637.46 × 899.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.98x = 4,172,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,967.51/3,090.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.05

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