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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.36, 4,639.90 and 902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.36, 4,639.90 and 902.04 is: 1,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.36 : 4,639.90 = 902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.36/4,639.90 = 902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.36x = 4,639.90 × 902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.36x = 4,185,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,375.40/3,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.02

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