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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.39, 4,658.77 and 914.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.39, 4,658.77 and 914.29 is: 1,371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.39 : 4,658.77 = 914.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.39/4,658.77 = 914.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.39x = 4,658.77 × 914.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.39x = 4,259,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,451.18/3,105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.63

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