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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.94, 4,640.16 and 901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.94, 4,640.16 and 901.66 is: 1,352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.94 : 4,640.16 = 901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.94/4,640.16 = 901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.94x = 4,640.16 × 901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.94x = 4,183,846.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,846.67/3,092.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.71

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