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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.92, 4,661.94 and 916.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.92, 4,661.94 and 916.69 is: 1,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.92 : 4,661.94 = 916.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.92/4,661.94 = 916.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.92x = 4,661.94 × 916.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.92x = 4,273,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,553.78/3,107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.05

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