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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.81, 4,648.81 and 908.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.81, 4,648.81 and 908.02 is: 1,361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.81 : 4,648.81 = 908.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.81/4,648.81 = 908.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.81x = 4,648.81 × 908.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.81x = 4,221,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,212.46/3,099.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.76

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