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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.55, 4,664.17 and 918.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.55, 4,664.17 and 918.96 is: 1,377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.55 : 4,664.17 = 918.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.55/4,664.17 = 918.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.55x = 4,664.17 × 918.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.55x = 4,286,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,185.66/3,110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.95

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