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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.75, 4,662.36 and 916.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.75, 4,662.36 and 916.43 is: 1,374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.75 : 4,662.36 = 916.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.75/4,662.36 = 916.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.75x = 4,662.36 × 916.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.75x = 4,272,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,703.26/3,107.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.86

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