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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.92, 4,665.06 and 918.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.92, 4,665.06 and 918.69 is: 1,378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.92 : 4,665.06 = 918.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.92/4,665.06 = 918.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.92x = 4,665.06 × 918.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.92x = 4,285,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,743.97/3,109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.09

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