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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.61, 4,643.40 and 904.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.61, 4,643.40 and 904.33 is: 1,356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.61 : 4,643.40 = 904.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.61/4,643.40 = 904.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.61x = 4,643.40 × 904.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.61x = 4,199,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,175.12/3,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.50

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