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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.10, 4,651.58 and 909.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.10, 4,651.58 and 909.78 is: 1,364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.10 : 4,651.58 = 909.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.10/4,651.58 = 909.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.10x = 4,651.58 × 909.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.10x = 4,231,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,914.45/3,101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.65

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