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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.36, 4,649.64 and 908.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.36, 4,649.64 and 908.12 is: 1,362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.36 : 4,649.64 = 908.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.36/4,649.64 = 908.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.36x = 4,649.64 × 908.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.36x = 4,222,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,431.08/3,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.36

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