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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.10, 4,645.95 and 905.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.10, 4,645.95 and 905.84 is: 1,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.10 : 4,645.95 = 905.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.10/4,645.95 = 905.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.10x = 4,645.95 × 905.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.10x = 4,208,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,487.35/3,097.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.85

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