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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.96, 4,657.52 and 913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.96, 4,657.52 and 913.76 is: 1,370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.96 : 4,657.52 = 913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.96/4,657.52 = 913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.96x = 4,657.52 × 913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.96x = 4,255,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,855.48/3,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.66

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