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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.51, 4,650.09 and 908.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.51, 4,650.09 and 908.65 is: 1,362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.51 : 4,650.09 = 908.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.51/4,650.09 = 908.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.51x = 4,650.09 × 908.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.51x = 4,225,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,304.28/3,100.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.78

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