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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.68, 4,658.76 and 1,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.68, 4,658.76 and 1,373.52 is: 2,061.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.68 : 4,658.76 = 1,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.68/4,658.76 = 1,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.68x = 4,658.76 × 1,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.68x = 6,398,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,398,900.04/3,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.71

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