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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.22, 4,650.27 and 908.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.22, 4,650.27 and 908.90 is: 1,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.22 : 4,650.27 = 908.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.22/4,650.27 = 908.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.22x = 4,650.27 × 908.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.22x = 4,226,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,614.23/3,100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.33

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