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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.56, 4,651.28 and 908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.56, 4,651.28 and 908.98 is: 1,363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.56 : 4,651.28 = 908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.56/4,651.28 = 908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.56x = 4,651.28 × 908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.56x = 4,227,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,920.49/3,100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.60

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