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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.80, 4,645.85 and 905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.80, 4,645.85 and 905.34 is: 1,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.80 : 4,645.85 = 905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.80/4,645.85 = 905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.80x = 4,645.85 × 905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.80x = 4,206,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,069.31/3,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.20

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