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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.62, 4,649.84 and 908.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.62, 4,649.84 and 908.31 is: 1,362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.62 : 4,649.84 = 908.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.62/4,649.84 = 908.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.62x = 4,649.84 × 908.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.62x = 4,223,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,491.63/3,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.59

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