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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.07, 4,644.68 and 905.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.07, 4,644.68 and 905.27 is: 1,357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.07 : 4,644.68 = 905.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.07/4,644.68 = 905.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.07x = 4,644.68 × 905.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.07x = 4,204,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,689.46/3,097.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.64

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