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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.27, 4,651.89 and 909.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.27, 4,651.89 and 909.99 is: 1,364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.27 : 4,651.89 = 909.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.27/4,651.89 = 909.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.27x = 4,651.89 × 909.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.27x = 4,233,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,173.38/3,101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.98

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