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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.80, 4,657.09 and 914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.80, 4,657.09 and 914.24 is: 1,370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.80 : 4,657.09 = 914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.80/4,657.09 = 914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.80x = 4,657.09 × 914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.80x = 4,257,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,695.68/3,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.89

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