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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.52, 4,640.51 and 902.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.52, 4,640.51 and 902.31 is: 1,353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.52 : 4,640.51 = 902.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.52/4,640.51 = 902.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.52x = 4,640.51 × 902.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.52x = 4,187,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,158.36/3,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.53

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