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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.42, 4,648.82 and 908.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.42, 4,648.82 and 908.10 is: 1,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.42 : 4,648.82 = 908.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.42/4,648.82 = 908.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.42x = 4,648.82 × 908.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.42x = 4,221,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,588.90/3,099.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.06

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