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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.56, 4,647.72 and 907.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.56, 4,647.72 and 907.36 is: 1,361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.56 : 4,647.72 = 907.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.56/4,647.72 = 907.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.56x = 4,647.72 × 907.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.56x = 4,217,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,155.22/3,098.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.00

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