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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.27, 4,652.37 and 909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.27, 4,652.37 and 909.74 is: 1,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.27 : 4,652.37 = 909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.27/4,652.37 = 909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.27x = 4,652.37 × 909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.27x = 4,232,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,447.08/3,101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.75

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