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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.15, 4,647.55 and 906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.15, 4,647.55 and 906.88 is: 1,360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.15 : 4,647.55 = 906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.15/4,647.55 = 906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.15x = 4,647.55 × 906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.15x = 4,214,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,770.14/3,098.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.42

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