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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.28, 4,659.72 and 1,373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.28, 4,659.72 and 1,373.86 is: 2,061.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.28 : 4,659.72 = 1,373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.28/4,659.72 = 1,373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.28x = 4,659.72 × 1,373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.28x = 6,401,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,401,802.92/3,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.59

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