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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103, 4,655.22 and 1,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103, 4,655.22 and 1,051 is: 1,576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103 : 4,655.22 = 1,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103/4,655.22 = 1,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103x = 4,655.22 × 1,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103x = 4,892,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,636.22/3,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.74

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