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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.88, 4,665.64 and 918.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.88, 4,665.64 and 918.66 is: 1,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.88 : 4,665.64 = 918.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.88/4,665.64 = 918.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.88x = 4,665.64 × 918.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.88x = 4,286,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,136.84/3,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.23

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