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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.66, 4,639.58 and 901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.66, 4,639.58 and 901.80 is: 1,352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.66 : 4,639.58 = 901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.66/4,639.58 = 901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.66x = 4,639.58 × 901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.66x = 4,183,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,968.74/3,093.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.43

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