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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.50, 4,655.25 and 912.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.50, 4,655.25 and 912.18 is: 1,368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.50 : 4,655.25 = 912.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.50/4,655.25 = 912.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.50x = 4,655.25 × 912.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.50x = 4,246,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,425.95/3,103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.27

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