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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.43, 4,663.51 and 918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.43, 4,663.51 and 918.20 is: 1,377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.43 : 4,663.51 = 918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.43/4,663.51 = 918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.43x = 4,663.51 × 918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.43x = 4,282,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,034.88/3,109.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.11

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