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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.52, 4,640.34 and 902.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.52, 4,640.34 and 902.26 is: 1,353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.52 : 4,640.34 = 902.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.52/4,640.34 = 902.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.52x = 4,640.34 × 902.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.52x = 4,186,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,793.17/3,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.41

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