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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.36, 4,656.69 and 913.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.36, 4,656.69 and 913.11 is: 1,369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.36 : 4,656.69 = 913.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.36/4,656.69 = 913.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.36x = 4,656.69 × 913.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.36x = 4,252,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,052.74/3,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.70

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