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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.87, 4,657.95 and 913.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.87, 4,657.95 and 913.41 is: 1,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.87 : 4,657.95 = 913.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.87/4,657.95 = 913.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.87x = 4,657.95 × 913.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.87x = 4,254,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,618.11/3,104.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.31

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