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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.71, 4,652.07 and 909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.71, 4,652.07 and 909.92 is: 1,364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.71 : 4,652.07 = 909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.71/4,652.07 = 909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.71x = 4,652.07 × 909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.71x = 4,233,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,023.16/3,101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.74

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