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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.58, 4,657.36 and 913.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.58, 4,657.36 and 913.02 is: 1,369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.58 : 4,657.36 = 913.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.58/4,657.36 = 913.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.58x = 4,657.36 × 913.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.58x = 4,252,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,262.83/3,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.67

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