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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.29, 4,661.32 and 916.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.29, 4,661.32 and 916.06 is: 1,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.29 : 4,661.32 = 916.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.29/4,661.32 = 916.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.29x = 4,661.32 × 916.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.29x = 4,270,047.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,047.89/3,107.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.20

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