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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.22, 4,663.80 and 917.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.22, 4,663.80 and 917.92 is: 1,376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.22 : 4,663.80 = 917.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.22/4,663.80 = 917.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.22x = 4,663.80 × 917.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.22x = 4,280,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,995.30/3,109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.87

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