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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.02, 4,639.98 and 901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.02, 4,639.98 and 901.46 is: 1,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.02 : 4,639.98 = 901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.02/4,639.98 = 901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.02x = 4,639.98 × 901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.02x = 4,182,756.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,756.37/3,093.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.32

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