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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.12, 4,647.59 and 906.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.12, 4,647.59 and 906.81 is: 1,360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.12 : 4,647.59 = 906.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.12/4,647.59 = 906.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.12x = 4,647.59 × 906.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.12x = 4,214,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,476.55/3,098.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.34

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