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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.06, 4,640.28 and 901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.06, 4,640.28 and 901.98 is: 1,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.06 : 4,640.28 = 901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.06/4,640.28 = 901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.06x = 4,640.28 × 901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.06x = 4,185,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,439.75/3,093.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.17

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