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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.52, 4,649.04 and 908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.52, 4,649.04 and 908.20 is: 1,362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.52 : 4,649.04 = 908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.52/4,649.04 = 908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.52x = 4,649.04 × 908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.52x = 4,222,258.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,258.13/3,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.23

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