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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.77, 4,651.62 and 909.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.77, 4,651.62 and 909.24 is: 1,364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.77 : 4,651.62 = 909.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.77/4,651.62 = 909.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.77x = 4,651.62 × 909.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.77x = 4,229,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,438.97/3,100.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.00

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