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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.31, 4,652.75 and 910.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.31, 4,652.75 and 910.06 is: 1,365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.31 : 4,652.75 = 910.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.31/4,652.75 = 910.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.31x = 4,652.75 × 910.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.31x = 4,234,272.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,272.31/3,101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.32

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