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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.62, 4,657.86 and 913.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.62, 4,657.86 and 913.42 is: 1,370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.62 : 4,657.86 = 913.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.62/4,657.86 = 913.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.62x = 4,657.86 × 913.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.62x = 4,254,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,582.48/3,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.40

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