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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.03, 4,643.24 and 904.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.03, 4,643.24 and 904.17 is: 1,356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.03 : 4,643.24 = 904.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.03/4,643.24 = 904.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.03x = 4,643.24 × 904.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.03x = 4,198,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,273.79/3,096.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.02

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