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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.65, 4,645.40 and 905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.65, 4,645.40 and 905.36 is: 1,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.65 : 4,645.40 = 905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.65/4,645.40 = 905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.65x = 4,645.40 × 905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.65x = 4,205,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,731.59/3,096.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.15

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