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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.75, 4,639.12 and 901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.75, 4,639.12 and 901.70 is: 1,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.75 : 4,639.12 = 901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.75/4,639.12 = 901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.75x = 4,639.12 × 901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.75x = 4,183,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,094.50/3,092.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.55

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