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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.26, 4,640.35 and 901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.26, 4,640.35 and 901.70 is: 1,352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.26 : 4,640.35 = 901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.26/4,640.35 = 901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.26x = 4,640.35 × 901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.26x = 4,184,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,203.60/3,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.68

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