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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.40, 4,652.70 and 910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.40, 4,652.70 and 910.20 is: 1,365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.40 : 4,652.70 = 910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.40/4,652.70 = 910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.40x = 4,652.70 × 910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.40x = 4,234,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,887.54/3,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.48

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