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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.62, 4,656.36 and 912.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.62, 4,656.36 and 912.42 is: 1,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.62 : 4,656.36 = 912.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.62/4,656.36 = 912.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.62x = 4,656.36 × 912.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.62x = 4,248,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,555.99/3,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.90

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