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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.91, 4,637.38 and 900.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.91, 4,637.38 and 900.18 is: 1,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.91 : 4,637.38 = 900.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.91/4,637.38 = 900.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.91x = 4,637.38 × 900.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.91x = 4,174,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,476.73/3,091.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.13

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