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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.16, 4,648.78 and 907.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.16, 4,648.78 and 907.93 is: 1,361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.16 : 4,648.78 = 907.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.16/4,648.78 = 907.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.16x = 4,648.78 × 907.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.16x = 4,220,766.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,766.83/3,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.91

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