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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.76, 4,648.95 and 907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.76, 4,648.95 and 907.56 is: 1,361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.76 : 4,648.95 = 907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.76/4,648.95 = 907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.76x = 4,648.95 × 907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.76x = 4,219,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,201.06/3,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.58

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