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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.07, 4,662.21 and 917.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.07, 4,662.21 and 917.03 is: 1,375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.07 : 4,662.21 = 917.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.07/4,662.21 = 917.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.07x = 4,662.21 × 917.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.07x = 4,275,386.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,386.44/3,109.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.13

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