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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.63, 4,655.65 and 1,372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.63, 4,655.65 and 1,372.25 is: 2,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.63 : 4,655.65 = 1,372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.63/4,655.65 = 1,372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.63x = 4,655.65 × 1,372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.63x = 6,388,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,388,715.71/3,103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.47

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