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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.83, 4,649.75 and 908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.83, 4,649.75 and 908.56 is: 1,362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.83 : 4,649.75 = 908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.83/4,649.75 = 908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.83x = 4,649.75 × 908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.83x = 4,224,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,576.86/3,099.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.84

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