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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.84, 4,814.73 and 901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.84, 4,814.73 and 901.34 is: 1,352.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.84 : 4,814.73 = 901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.84/4,814.73 = 901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.84x = 4,814.73 × 901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.84x = 4,339,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,684.66/3,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.00

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