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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.53, 4,638.05 and 900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.53, 4,638.05 and 900.28 is: 1,350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.53 : 4,638.05 = 900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.53/4,638.05 = 900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.53x = 4,638.05 × 900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.53x = 4,175,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,543.65/3,091.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.64

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