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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.04, 4,640.24 and 901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.04, 4,640.24 and 901.84 is: 1,352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.04 : 4,640.24 = 901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.04/4,640.24 = 901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.04x = 4,640.24 × 901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.04x = 4,184,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,754.04/3,093.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.96

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