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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.46, 4,652.21 and 910.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.46, 4,652.21 and 910.23 is: 1,365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.46 : 4,652.21 = 910.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.46/4,652.21 = 910.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.46x = 4,652.21 × 910.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.46x = 4,234,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,565.94/3,101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.35

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