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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.56, 4,657.28 and 912.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.56, 4,657.28 and 912.98 is: 1,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.56 : 4,657.28 = 912.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.56/4,657.28 = 912.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.56x = 4,657.28 × 912.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.56x = 4,252,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,003.49/3,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.60

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