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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.46, 4,639.81 and 902.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.46, 4,639.81 and 902.19 is: 1,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.46 : 4,639.81 = 902.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.46/4,639.81 = 902.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.46x = 4,639.81 × 902.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.46x = 4,185,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,980.92/3,093.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.17

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