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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.63, 4,869.03 and 906.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.63, 4,869.03 and 906.09 is: 1,358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.63 : 4,869.03 = 906.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.63/4,869.03 = 906.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.63x = 4,869.03 × 906.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.63x = 4,411,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,779.39/3,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.88

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