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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.59, 4,659.26 and 914.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.59, 4,659.26 and 914.27 is: 1,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.59 : 4,659.26 = 914.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.59/4,659.26 = 914.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.59x = 4,659.26 × 914.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.59x = 4,259,793.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,793.77/3,105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.66

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