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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.44, 4,655.88 and 1,372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.44, 4,655.88 and 1,372.56 is: 2,059.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.44 : 4,655.88 = 1,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.44/4,655.88 = 1,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.44x = 4,655.88 × 1,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.44x = 6,390,474.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,390,474.65/3,103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.16

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