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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.84, 4,649.88 and 908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.84, 4,649.88 and 908.64 is: 1,363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.84 : 4,649.88 = 908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.84/4,649.88 = 908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.84x = 4,649.88 × 908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.84x = 4,225,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,066.96/3,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.00

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