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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.43, 4,655.19 and 912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.43, 4,655.19 and 912.20 is: 1,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.43 : 4,655.19 = 912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.43/4,655.19 = 912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.43x = 4,655.19 × 912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.43x = 4,246,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,464.32/3,103.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.31

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