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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.58, 4,658.86 and 914.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.58, 4,658.86 and 914.02 is: 1,371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.58 : 4,658.86 = 914.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.58/4,658.86 = 914.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.58x = 4,658.86 × 914.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.58x = 4,258,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,291.22/3,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.17

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