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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.64, 4,643.56 and 904.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.64, 4,643.56 and 904.18 is: 1,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.64 : 4,643.56 = 904.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.64/4,643.56 = 904.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.64x = 4,643.56 × 904.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.64x = 4,198,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,614.08/3,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.30

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