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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.91, 4,651.52 and 909.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.91, 4,651.52 and 909.81 is: 1,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.91 : 4,651.52 = 909.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.91/4,651.52 = 909.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.91x = 4,651.52 × 909.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.91x = 4,231,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,994.86/3,100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.76

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