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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.41, 4,647.24 and 907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.41, 4,647.24 and 907.12 is: 1,360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.41 : 4,647.24 = 907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.41/4,647.24 = 907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.41x = 4,647.24 × 907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.41x = 4,215,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,604.35/3,098.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.57

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