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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.77, 4,640.19 and 901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.77, 4,640.19 and 901.91 is: 1,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.77 : 4,640.19 = 901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.77/4,640.19 = 901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.77x = 4,640.19 × 901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.77x = 4,185,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,010.56/3,093.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.72

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