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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093, 4,639.49 and 901.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093, 4,639.49 and 901.95 is: 1,352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093 : 4,639.49 = 901.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093/4,639.49 = 901.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093x = 4,639.49 × 901.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093x = 4,184,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,588.01/3,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.92

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