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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.02, 4,638.48 and 900.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.02, 4,638.48 and 900.46 is: 1,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.02 : 4,638.48 = 900.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.02/4,638.48 = 900.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.02x = 4,638.48 × 900.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.02x = 4,176,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,765.70/3,092.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.82

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