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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.53, 4,639.55 and 901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.53, 4,639.55 and 901.28 is: 1,352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.53 : 4,639.55 = 901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.53/4,639.55 = 901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.53x = 4,639.55 × 901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.53x = 4,181,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,533.62/3,092.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.14

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