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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.28, 4,639.44 and 901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.28, 4,639.44 and 901.78 is: 1,352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.28 : 4,639.44 = 901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.28/4,639.44 = 901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.28x = 4,639.44 × 901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.28x = 4,183,754.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,754.20/3,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.53

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