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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.99, 4,645.15 and 905.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.99, 4,645.15 and 905.74 is: 1,358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.99 : 4,645.15 = 905.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.99/4,645.15 = 905.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.99x = 4,645.15 × 905.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.99x = 4,207,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207,297.35/3,096.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.51

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