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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.94, 4,639.50 and 901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.94, 4,639.50 and 901.68 is: 1,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.94 : 4,639.50 = 901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.94/4,639.50 = 901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.94x = 4,639.50 × 901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.94x = 4,183,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,344.36/3,092.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.55

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