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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.57, 4,658.34 and 914.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.57, 4,658.34 and 914.29 is: 1,371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.57 : 4,658.34 = 914.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.57/4,658.34 = 914.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.57x = 4,658.34 × 914.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.57x = 4,259,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,073.68/3,105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.43

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