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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.69, 4,648.17 and 907.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.69, 4,648.17 and 907.43 is: 1,361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.69 : 4,648.17 = 907.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.69/4,648.17 = 907.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.69x = 4,648.17 × 907.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.69x = 4,217,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,865.66/3,098.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.18

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