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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.36, 4,815.52 and 901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.36, 4,815.52 and 901.84 is: 1,352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.36 : 4,815.52 = 901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.36/4,815.52 = 901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.36x = 4,815.52 × 901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.36x = 4,342,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,828.56/3,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.75

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