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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.44, 4,693.42 and 907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.44, 4,693.42 and 907.68 is: 1,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.44 : 4,693.42 = 907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.44/4,693.42 = 907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.44x = 4,693.42 × 907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.44x = 4,260,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,126.45/3,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.31

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