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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.63, 4,868.45 and 905.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.63, 4,868.45 and 905.64 is: 1,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.63 : 4,868.45 = 905.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.63/4,868.45 = 905.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.63x = 4,868.45 × 905.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.63x = 4,409,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,063.06/3,245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.46

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