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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.90, 4,649.03 and 907.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.90, 4,649.03 and 907.65 is: 1,361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.90 : 4,649.03 = 907.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.90/4,649.03 = 907.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.90x = 4,649.03 × 907.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.90x = 4,219,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,687.54/3,098.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.67

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