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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.60, 4,660.95 and 916.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.60, 4,660.95 and 916.22 is: 1,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.60 : 4,660.95 = 916.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.60/4,660.95 = 916.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.60x = 4,660.95 × 916.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.60x = 4,270,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,455.61/3,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.20

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