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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.08, 4,660.76 and 915.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.08, 4,660.76 and 915.82 is: 1,373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.08 : 4,660.76 = 915.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.08/4,660.76 = 915.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.08x = 4,660.76 × 915.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.08x = 4,268,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,417.22/3,107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.77

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