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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.96, 4,658.98 and 914.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.96, 4,658.98 and 914.19 is: 1,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.96 : 4,658.98 = 914.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.96/4,658.98 = 914.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.96x = 4,658.98 × 914.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.96x = 4,259,192.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,192.93/3,105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.30

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