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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.27, 4,659.45 and 915.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.27, 4,659.45 and 915.57 is: 1,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.27 : 4,659.45 = 915.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.27/4,659.45 = 915.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.27x = 4,659.45 × 915.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.27x = 4,266,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,052.64/3,107.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.93

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