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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.50, 4,662.76 and 917.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.50, 4,662.76 and 917.40 is: 1,376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.50 : 4,662.76 = 917.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.50/4,662.76 = 917.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.50x = 4,662.76 × 917.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.50x = 4,277,616.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,616.02/3,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.10

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