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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.02, 4,649.94 and 908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.02, 4,649.94 and 908.80 is: 1,363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.02 : 4,649.94 = 908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.02/4,649.94 = 908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.02x = 4,649.94 × 908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.02x = 4,225,865.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,865.47/3,100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.17

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