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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.03, 4,648.49 and 907.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.03, 4,648.49 and 907.71 is: 1,361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.03 : 4,648.49 = 907.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.03/4,648.49 = 907.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.03x = 4,648.49 × 907.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.03x = 4,219,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,476.32/3,099.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.55

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