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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.06, 4,661.55 and 916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.06, 4,661.55 and 916.20 is: 1,374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.06 : 4,661.55 = 916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.06/4,661.55 = 916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.06x = 4,661.55 × 916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.06x = 4,270,912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,912.11/3,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.14

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