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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.64, 4,644.96 and 905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.64, 4,644.96 and 905.36 is: 1,358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.64 : 4,644.96 = 905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.64/4,644.96 = 905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.64x = 4,644.96 × 905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.64x = 4,205,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,360.99/3,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.04

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