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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.98, 4,663.36 and 918.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.98, 4,663.36 and 918.42 is: 1,377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.98 : 4,663.36 = 918.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.98/4,663.36 = 918.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.98x = 4,663.36 × 918.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.98x = 4,282,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,923.09/3,109.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.15

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