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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.25, 4,656.99 and 1,372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.25, 4,656.99 and 1,372.88 is: 2,059.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.25 : 4,656.99 = 1,372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.25/4,656.99 = 1,372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.25x = 4,656.99 × 1,372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.25x = 6,393,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,393,465.15/3,104.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.58

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