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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.52, 4,645.11 and 905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.52, 4,645.11 and 905.26 is: 1,357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.52 : 4,645.11 = 905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.52/4,645.11 = 905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.52x = 4,645.11 × 905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.52x = 4,205,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,032.28/3,096.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.99

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