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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.53, 4,653.75 and 911.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.53, 4,653.75 and 911.17 is: 1,366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.53 : 4,653.75 = 911.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.53/4,653.75 = 911.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.53x = 4,653.75 × 911.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.53x = 4,240,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,366.62/3,102.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.75

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