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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.60, 4,661.39 and 916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.60, 4,661.39 and 916.28 is: 1,374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.60 : 4,661.39 = 916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.60/4,661.39 = 916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.60x = 4,661.39 × 916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.60x = 4,271,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,110.54/3,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.41

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