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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.74, 4,660.10 and 915.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.74, 4,660.10 and 915.88 is: 1,373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.74 : 4,660.10 = 915.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.74/4,660.10 = 915.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.74x = 4,660.10 × 915.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.74x = 4,268,092.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,092.39/3,107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.37

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