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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.10, 4,665.48 and 918.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.10, 4,665.48 and 918.82 is: 1,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.10 : 4,665.48 = 918.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.10/4,665.48 = 918.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.10x = 4,665.48 × 918.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.10x = 4,286,736.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,736.33/3,110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.33

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