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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.97, 4,656.81 and 1,348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.97, 4,656.81 and 1,348.07 is: 2,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.97 : 4,656.81 = 1,348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.97/4,656.81 = 1,348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.97x = 4,656.81 × 1,348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.97x = 6,277,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,277,705.86/3,103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.48

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