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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.94, 4,651.55 and 909.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.94, 4,651.55 and 909.68 is: 1,364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.94 : 4,651.55 = 909.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.94/4,651.55 = 909.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.94x = 4,651.55 × 909.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.94x = 4,231,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,394.20/3,100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.55

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