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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.08, 4,649.40 and 907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.08, 4,649.40 and 907.76 is: 1,361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.08 : 4,649.40 = 907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.08/4,649.40 = 907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.08x = 4,649.40 × 907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.08x = 4,220,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,539.34/3,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.87

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