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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.28, 4,656.12 and 1,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.28, 4,656.12 and 1,371.92 is: 2,058.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.28 : 4,656.12 = 1,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.28/4,656.12 = 1,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.28x = 4,656.12 × 1,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.28x = 6,387,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387,824.15/3,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.41

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