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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.89, 4,650.42 and 909.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.89, 4,650.42 and 909.33 is: 1,363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.89 : 4,650.42 = 909.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.89/4,650.42 = 909.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.89x = 4,650.42 × 909.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.89x = 4,228,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,761.87/3,100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.73

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