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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.32, 4,637.76 and 900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.32, 4,637.76 and 900 is: 1,350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.32 : 4,637.76 = 900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.32/4,637.76 = 900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.32x = 4,637.76 × 900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.32x = 4,173,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,984/3,091.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.23

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