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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.02, 4,642.86 and 904.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.02, 4,642.86 and 904.10 is: 1,356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.02 : 4,642.86 = 904.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.02/4,642.86 = 904.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.02x = 4,642.86 × 904.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.02x = 4,197,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,609.73/3,095.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.25

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