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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.39, 4,663.27 and 917.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.39, 4,663.27 and 917.29 is: 1,376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.39 : 4,663.27 = 917.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.39/4,663.27 = 917.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.39x = 4,663.27 × 917.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.39x = 4,277,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,570.94/3,108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.14

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