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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.26, 4,656.49 and 1,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.26, 4,656.49 and 1,373.10 is: 2,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.26 : 4,656.49 = 1,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.26/4,656.49 = 1,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.26x = 4,656.49 × 1,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.26x = 6,393,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,393,826.42/3,103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.36

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