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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.23, 4,651.93 and 909.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.23, 4,651.93 and 909.96 is: 1,364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.23 : 4,651.93 = 909.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.23/4,651.93 = 909.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.23x = 4,651.93 × 909.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.23x = 4,233,070.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,070.22/3,101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.96

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