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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.91, 4,661.97 and 916.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.91, 4,661.97 and 916.46 is: 1,374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.91 : 4,661.97 = 916.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.91/4,661.97 = 916.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.91x = 4,661.97 × 916.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.91x = 4,272,485.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,485.72/3,107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.71

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