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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.18, 4,651.37 and 909.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.18, 4,651.37 and 909.93 is: 1,364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.18 : 4,651.37 = 909.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.18/4,651.37 = 909.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.18x = 4,651.37 × 909.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.18x = 4,232,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,416.55/3,101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.78

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