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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.35, 4,683.81 and 901.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.35, 4,683.81 and 901.15 is: 1,351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.35 : 4,683.81 = 901.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.35/4,683.81 = 901.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.35x = 4,683.81 × 901.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.35x = 4,220,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,828.33/3,122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.81

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