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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.68, 4,650.30 and 908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.68, 4,650.30 and 908.82 is: 1,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.68 : 4,650.30 = 908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.68/4,650.30 = 908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.68x = 4,650.30 × 908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.68x = 4,226,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,285.65/3,100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.02

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