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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.66, 4,638.24 and 900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.66, 4,638.24 and 900.40 is: 1,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.66 : 4,638.24 = 900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.66/4,638.24 = 900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.66x = 4,638.24 × 900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.66x = 4,176,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,271.30/3,091.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.82

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