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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.96, 4,652.45 and 910.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.96, 4,652.45 and 910.18 is: 1,365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.96 : 4,652.45 = 910.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.96/4,652.45 = 910.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.96x = 4,652.45 × 910.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.96x = 4,234,539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,539.13/3,101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.12

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