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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.84, 4,656.20 and 912.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.84, 4,656.20 and 912.72 is: 1,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.84 : 4,656.20 = 912.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.84/4,656.20 = 912.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.84x = 4,656.20 × 912.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.84x = 4,249,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,806.86/3,103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.21

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