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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.40, 4,647.96 and 907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.40, 4,647.96 and 907.08 is: 1,360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.40 : 4,647.96 = 907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.40/4,647.96 = 907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.40x = 4,647.96 × 907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.40x = 4,216,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,071.56/3,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.73

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