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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.91, 4,666.38 and 919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.91, 4,666.38 and 919.68 is: 1,379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.91 : 4,666.38 = 919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.91/4,666.38 = 919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.91x = 4,666.38 × 919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.91x = 4,291,576.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,576.36/3,110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.52

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