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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.17, 4,660.83 and 915.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.17, 4,660.83 and 915.98 is: 1,373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.17 : 4,660.83 = 915.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.17/4,660.83 = 915.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.17x = 4,660.83 × 915.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.17x = 4,269,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,203.76/3,107.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.99

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