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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.38, 4,644.57 and 905.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.38, 4,644.57 and 905.13 is: 1,357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.38 : 4,644.57 = 905.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.38/4,644.57 = 905.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.38x = 4,644.57 × 905.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.38x = 4,203,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,939.64/3,096.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.70

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