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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.42, 4,656.53 and 913.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.42, 4,656.53 and 913.86 is: 1,370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.42 : 4,656.53 = 913.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.42/4,656.53 = 913.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.42x = 4,656.53 × 913.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.42x = 4,255,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,423.58/3,105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.32

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