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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.43, 4,659.53 and 915.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.43, 4,659.53 and 915.87 is: 1,373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.43 : 4,659.53 = 915.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.43/4,659.53 = 915.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.43x = 4,659.53 × 915.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.43x = 4,267,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,519.16/3,107.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.33

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