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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.18, 4,647.42 and 906.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.18, 4,647.42 and 906.93 is: 1,360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.18 : 4,647.42 = 906.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.18/4,647.42 = 906.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.18x = 4,647.42 × 906.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.18x = 4,214,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,884.62/3,098.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.44

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