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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.88, 4,664.80 and 918.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.88, 4,664.80 and 918.42 is: 1,377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.88 : 4,664.80 = 918.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.88/4,664.80 = 918.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.88x = 4,664.80 × 918.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.88x = 4,284,245.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,245.62/3,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.62

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