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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.01, 4,654.85 and 911.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.01, 4,654.85 and 911.91 is: 1,367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.01 : 4,654.85 = 911.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.01/4,654.85 = 911.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.01x = 4,654.85 × 911.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.01x = 4,244,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,789.09/3,103.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.96

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