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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.42, 4,657.65 and 913.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.42, 4,657.65 and 913.74 is: 1,370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.42 : 4,657.65 = 913.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.42/4,657.65 = 913.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.42x = 4,657.65 × 913.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.42x = 4,255,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,881.11/3,105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.47

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