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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.39, 4,652.54 and 909.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.39, 4,652.54 and 909.83 is: 1,364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.39 : 4,652.54 = 909.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.39/4,652.54 = 909.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.39x = 4,652.54 × 909.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.39x = 4,233,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,020.47/3,101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.88

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