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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.50, 4,640.25 and 902.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.50, 4,640.25 and 902.45 is: 1,353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.50 : 4,640.25 = 902.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.50/4,640.25 = 902.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.50x = 4,640.25 × 902.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.50x = 4,187,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,570.41/3,093.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.67

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