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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.15, 4,644.55 and 904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.15, 4,644.55 and 904.88 is: 1,357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.15 : 4,644.55 = 904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.15/4,644.55 = 904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.15x = 4,644.55 × 904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.15x = 4,202,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,760.40/3,096.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.41

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