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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.80, 4,643.94 and 904.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.80, 4,643.94 and 904.48 is: 1,356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.80 : 4,643.94 = 904.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.80/4,643.94 = 904.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.80x = 4,643.94 × 904.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.80x = 4,200,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,350.85/3,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.79

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