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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.78, 4,650.44 and 908.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.78, 4,650.44 and 908.53 is: 1,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.78 : 4,650.44 = 908.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.78/4,650.44 = 908.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.78x = 4,650.44 × 908.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.78x = 4,225,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,064.25/3,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.02

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