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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.45, 4,640.63 and 901.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.45, 4,640.63 and 901.89 is: 1,352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.45 : 4,640.63 = 901.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.45/4,640.63 = 901.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.45x = 4,640.63 × 901.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.45x = 4,185,337.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,337.79/3,093.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.97

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