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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.72, 4,655.64 and 1,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.72, 4,655.64 and 1,229.44 is: 1,844.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.72 : 4,655.64 = 1,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.72/4,655.64 = 1,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.72x = 4,655.64 × 1,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.72x = 5,723,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,723,830.04/3,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.18

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