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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.28, 4,647.36 and 906.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.28, 4,647.36 and 906.96 is: 1,360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.28 : 4,647.36 = 906.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.28/4,647.36 = 906.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.28x = 4,647.36 × 906.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.28x = 4,214,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,969.63/3,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.42

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