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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.36, 4,694.73 and 908.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.36, 4,694.73 and 908.22 is: 1,362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.36 : 4,694.73 = 908.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.36/4,694.73 = 908.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.36x = 4,694.73 × 908.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.36x = 4,263,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,865.52/3,129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.54

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