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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.53, 4,655.58 and 1,371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.53, 4,655.58 and 1,371.94 is: 2,057.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.53 : 4,655.58 = 1,371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.53/4,655.58 = 1,371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.53x = 4,655.58 × 1,371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.53x = 6,387,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387,159.64/3,104.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.37

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