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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.48, 4,648.16 and 906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.48, 4,648.16 and 906.88 is: 1,360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.48 : 4,648.16 = 906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.48/4,648.16 = 906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.48x = 4,648.16 × 906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.48x = 4,215,323.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,323.34/3,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.45

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