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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.95, 4,638.24 and 900.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.95, 4,638.24 and 900.09 is: 1,350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.95 : 4,638.24 = 900.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.95/4,638.24 = 900.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.95x = 4,638.24 × 900.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.95x = 4,174,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,833.44/3,091.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.23

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