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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.51, 4,658.26 and 914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.51, 4,658.26 and 914.24 is: 1,371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.51 : 4,658.26 = 914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.51/4,658.26 = 914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.51x = 4,658.26 × 914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.51x = 4,258,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,744.33/3,105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.35

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