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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.66, 4,658.50 and 914.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.66, 4,658.50 and 914.22 is: 1,371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.66 : 4,658.50 = 914.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.66/4,658.50 = 914.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.66x = 4,658.50 × 914.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.66x = 4,258,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,891.58/3,105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.33

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