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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.36, 4,651.14 and 909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.36, 4,651.14 and 909.12 is: 1,363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.36 : 4,651.14 = 909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.36/4,651.14 = 909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.36x = 4,651.14 × 909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.36x = 4,228,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,444.40/3,100.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.86

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