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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.96, 4,655.98 and 912.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.96, 4,655.98 and 912.74 is: 1,369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.96 : 4,655.98 = 912.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.96/4,655.98 = 912.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.96x = 4,655.98 × 912.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.96x = 4,249,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,699.19/3,103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.12

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