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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.63, 4,658.40 and 914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.63, 4,658.40 and 914.40 is: 1,371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.63 : 4,658.40 = 914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.63/4,658.40 = 914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.63x = 4,658.40 × 914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.63x = 4,259,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,640.96/3,105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.59

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