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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.22, 4,644.51 and 904.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.22, 4,644.51 and 904.75 is: 1,357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.22 : 4,644.51 = 904.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.22/4,644.51 = 904.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.22x = 4,644.51 × 904.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.22x = 4,202,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,120.42/3,096.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.18

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