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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.96, 4,657.48 and 913.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.96, 4,657.48 and 913.74 is: 1,370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.96 : 4,657.48 = 913.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.96/4,657.48 = 913.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.96x = 4,657.48 × 913.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.96x = 4,255,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,725.78/3,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.62

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