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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.76, 4,656.10 and 912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.76, 4,656.10 and 912.20 is: 1,368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.76 : 4,656.10 = 912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.76/4,656.10 = 912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.76x = 4,656.10 × 912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.76x = 4,247,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,303.78/3,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.44

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