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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.99, 4,658.07 and 914.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.99, 4,658.07 and 914.67 is: 1,371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.99 : 4,658.07 = 914.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.99/4,658.07 = 914.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.99x = 4,658.07 × 914.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.99x = 4,260,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,596.89/3,105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.74

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