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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.33, 4,638.50 and 901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.33, 4,638.50 and 901.11 is: 1,351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.33 : 4,638.50 = 901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.33/4,638.50 = 901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.33x = 4,638.50 × 901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.33x = 4,179,798.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,798.74/3,092.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.67

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