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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.48, 4,639.73 and 901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.48, 4,639.73 and 901.70 is: 1,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.48 : 4,639.73 = 901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.48/4,639.73 = 901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.48x = 4,639.73 × 901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.48x = 4,183,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,637.61/3,093.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.40

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