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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.74, 4,637.62 and 900.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.74, 4,637.62 and 900.70 is: 1,351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.74 : 4,637.62 = 900.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.74/4,637.62 = 900.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.74x = 4,637.62 × 900.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.74x = 4,177,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,104.33/3,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.05

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