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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.43, 4,653.69 and 911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.43, 4,653.69 and 911.20 is: 1,366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.43 : 4,653.69 = 911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.43/4,653.69 = 911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.43x = 4,653.69 × 911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.43x = 4,240,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,442.33/3,102.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.81

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