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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.54, 4,815.09 and 901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.54, 4,815.09 and 901.50 is: 1,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.54 : 4,815.09 = 901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.54/4,815.09 = 901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.54x = 4,815.09 × 901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.54x = 4,340,803.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,803.64/3,210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.05

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