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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.31, 4,662.42 and 918.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.31, 4,662.42 and 918.52 is: 1,377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.31 : 4,662.42 = 918.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.31/4,662.42 = 918.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.31x = 4,662.42 × 918.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.31x = 4,282,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,526.02/3,108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.77

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