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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.74, 4,649.27 and 908.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.74, 4,649.27 and 908.49 is: 1,362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.74 : 4,649.27 = 908.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.74/4,649.27 = 908.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.74x = 4,649.27 × 908.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.74x = 4,223,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,815.30/3,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.64

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