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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.71, 4,659.57 and 914.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.71, 4,659.57 and 914.45 is: 1,371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.71 : 4,659.57 = 914.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.71/4,659.57 = 914.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.71x = 4,659.57 × 914.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.71x = 4,260,943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,943.79/3,105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.97

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