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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.71, 4,655.07 and 911.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.71, 4,655.07 and 911.45 is: 1,367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.71 : 4,655.07 = 911.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.71/4,655.07 = 911.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.71x = 4,655.07 × 911.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.71x = 4,242,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,875.19/3,102.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.48

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