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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.59, 4,638.20 and 900.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.59, 4,638.20 and 900.34 is: 1,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.59 : 4,638.20 = 900.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.59/4,638.20 = 900.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.59x = 4,638.20 × 900.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.59x = 4,175,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,940.89/3,091.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.74

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