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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.52, 4,815.08 and 901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.52, 4,815.08 and 901 is: 1,351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.52 : 4,815.08 = 901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.52/4,815.08 = 901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.52x = 4,815.08 × 901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.52x = 4,338,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,387.08/3,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.72

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