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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.84, 4,659.20 and 914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.84, 4,659.20 and 914.72 is: 1,372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.84 : 4,659.20 = 914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.84/4,659.20 = 914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.84x = 4,659.20 × 914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.84x = 4,261,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,863.42/3,105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.21

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