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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.00, 4,664.57 and 918.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.00, 4,664.57 and 918.95 is: 1,378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.00 : 4,664.57 = 918.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.00/4,664.57 = 918.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.00x = 4,664.57 × 918.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.00x = 4,286,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,478.68/3,110.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.29

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