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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.48, 4,637.39 and 900.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.48, 4,637.39 and 900.38 is: 1,350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.48 : 4,637.39 = 900.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.48/4,637.39 = 900.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.48x = 4,637.39 × 900.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.48x = 4,175,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,420.30/3,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.62

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