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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.13, 4,654.65 and 763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.13, 4,654.65 and 763.16 is: 1,144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.13 : 4,654.65 = 763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.13/4,654.65 = 763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.13x = 4,654.65 × 763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.13x = 3,552,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,254.33/3,103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.73

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