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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.60, 4,655.56 and 912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.60, 4,655.56 and 912.16 is: 1,368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.60 : 4,655.56 = 912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.60/4,655.56 = 912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.60x = 4,655.56 × 912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.60x = 4,246,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,615.61/3,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.29

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