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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.26, 4,647.18 and 906.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.26, 4,647.18 and 906.81 is: 1,360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.26 : 4,647.18 = 906.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.26/4,647.18 = 906.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.26x = 4,647.18 × 906.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.26x = 4,214,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,095.27/3,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.15

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