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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.43, 4,662.01 and 917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.43, 4,662.01 and 917.20 is: 1,375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.43 : 4,662.01 = 917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.43/4,662.01 = 917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.43x = 4,662.01 × 917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.43x = 4,275,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,995.57/3,108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.61

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