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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240.54, 4,860.90 and 900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240.54, 4,860.90 and 900.72 is: 1,351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240.54 : 4,860.90 = 900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240.54/4,860.90 = 900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240.54x = 4,860.90 × 900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240.54x = 4,378,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,309.85/3,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.11

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