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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.52, 4,650.55 and 909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.52, 4,650.55 and 909.06 is: 1,363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.52 : 4,650.55 = 909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.52/4,650.55 = 909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.52x = 4,650.55 × 909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.52x = 4,227,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,628.98/3,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.52

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