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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.10, 4,663.20 and 917.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.10, 4,663.20 and 917.72 is: 1,376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.10 : 4,663.20 = 917.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.10/4,663.20 = 917.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.10x = 4,663.20 × 917.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.10x = 4,279,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,511.90/3,109.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.45

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