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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.22, 4,645.26 and 904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.22, 4,645.26 and 904.96 is: 1,357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.22 : 4,645.26 = 904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.22/4,645.26 = 904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.22x = 4,645.26 × 904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.22x = 4,203,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,774.49/3,096.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.71

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