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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.20, 4,658.22 and 914.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.20, 4,658.22 and 914.34 is: 1,371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.20 : 4,658.22 = 914.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.20/4,658.22 = 914.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.20x = 4,658.22 × 914.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.20x = 4,259,196.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,196.87/3,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.19

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