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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.40, 4,653.96 and 911.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.40, 4,653.96 and 911.08 is: 1,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.40 : 4,653.96 = 911.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.40/4,653.96 = 911.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.40x = 4,653.96 × 911.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.40x = 4,240,129.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,129.88/3,102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.73

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