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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.90, 4,648.36 and 907.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.90, 4,648.36 and 907.64 is: 1,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.90 : 4,648.36 = 907.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.90/4,648.36 = 907.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.90x = 4,648.36 × 907.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.90x = 4,219,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,037.47/3,098.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.46

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