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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.47, 4,640.89 and 902.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.47, 4,640.89 and 902.01 is: 1,353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.47 : 4,640.89 = 902.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.47/4,640.89 = 902.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.47x = 4,640.89 × 902.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.47x = 4,186,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,129.19/3,093.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.21

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