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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.97, 4,661.93 and 916.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.97, 4,661.93 and 916.67 is: 1,374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.97 : 4,661.93 = 916.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.97/4,661.93 = 916.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.97x = 4,661.93 × 916.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.97x = 4,273,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,423.48/3,107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.99

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