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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.90, 4,663.39 and 917.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.90, 4,663.39 and 917.66 is: 1,376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.90 : 4,663.39 = 917.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.90/4,663.39 = 917.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.90x = 4,663.39 × 917.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.90x = 4,279,406.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,406.47/3,108.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.50

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