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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.42, 4,659.53 and 915.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.42, 4,659.53 and 915.86 is: 1,373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.42 : 4,659.53 = 915.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.42/4,659.53 = 915.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.42x = 4,659.53 × 915.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.42x = 4,267,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,484.22/3,107.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.32

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