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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.46, 4,637.19 and 900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.46, 4,637.19 and 900.24 is: 1,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.46 : 4,637.19 = 900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.46/4,637.19 = 900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.46x = 4,637.19 × 900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.46x = 4,174,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,583.93/3,091.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.36

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