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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.30, 4,647.75 and 906.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.30, 4,647.75 and 906.98 is: 1,360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.30 : 4,647.75 = 906.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.30/4,647.75 = 906.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.30x = 4,647.75 × 906.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.30x = 4,215,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,416.30/3,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.56

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