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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.32, 4,639.20 and 901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.32, 4,639.20 and 901.08 is: 1,351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.32 : 4,639.20 = 901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.32/4,639.20 = 901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.32x = 4,639.20 × 901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.32x = 4,180,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,290.34/3,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.83

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