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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.87, 4,655.70 and 1,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.87, 4,655.70 and 1,348.87 is: 2,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.87 : 4,655.70 = 1,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.87/4,655.70 = 1,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.87x = 4,655.70 × 1,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.87x = 6,279,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,941.95/3,103.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.26

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