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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.55, 4,651.29 and 909.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.55, 4,651.29 and 909.36 is: 1,364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.55 : 4,651.29 = 909.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.55/4,651.29 = 909.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.55x = 4,651.29 × 909.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.55x = 4,229,697.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,697.07/3,100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.18

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