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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.17, 4,639.26 and 901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.17, 4,639.26 and 901.39 is: 1,351.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.17 : 4,639.26 = 901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.17/4,639.26 = 901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.17x = 4,639.26 × 901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.17x = 4,181,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,770.97/3,093.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.94

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