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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.88, 4,657.44 and 913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.88, 4,657.44 and 913.56 is: 1,370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.88 : 4,657.44 = 913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.88/4,657.44 = 913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.88x = 4,657.44 × 913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.88x = 4,254,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,850.89/3,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.38

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