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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.30, 4,658.37 and 913.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.30, 4,658.37 and 913.71 is: 1,370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.30 : 4,658.37 = 913.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.30/4,658.37 = 913.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.30x = 4,658.37 × 913.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.30x = 4,256,399.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,399.25/3,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.69

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