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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.92, 4,663.44 and 917.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.92, 4,663.44 and 917.69 is: 1,376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.92 : 4,663.44 = 917.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.92/4,663.44 = 917.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.92x = 4,663.44 × 917.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.92x = 4,279,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,592.25/3,108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.55

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