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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.30, 4,637.76 and 899.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.30, 4,637.76 and 899.98 is: 1,350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.30 : 4,637.76 = 899.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.30/4,637.76 = 899.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.30x = 4,637.76 × 899.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.30x = 4,173,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,891.24/3,091.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.21

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