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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.70, 4,664.18 and 918.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.70, 4,664.18 and 918.38 is: 1,377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.70 : 4,664.18 = 918.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.70/4,664.18 = 918.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.70x = 4,664.18 × 918.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.70x = 4,283,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,489.63/3,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.46

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