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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.60, 4,651.56 and 909.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.60, 4,651.56 and 909.16 is: 1,363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.60 : 4,651.56 = 909.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.60/4,651.56 = 909.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.60x = 4,651.56 × 909.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.60x = 4,229,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,012.29/3,100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.93

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