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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.79, 4,652.74 and 910.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.79, 4,652.74 and 910.58 is: 1,365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.79 : 4,652.74 = 910.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.79/4,652.74 = 910.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.79x = 4,652.74 × 910.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.79x = 4,236,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,669.86/3,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.88

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