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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.24, 4,638.96 and 901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.24, 4,638.96 and 901.92 is: 1,352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.24 : 4,638.96 = 901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.24/4,638.96 = 901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.24x = 4,638.96 × 901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.24x = 4,183,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,970.80/3,093.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.62

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