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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.21, 4,659.35 and 914.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.21, 4,659.35 and 914.98 is: 1,372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.21 : 4,659.35 = 914.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.21/4,659.35 = 914.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.21x = 4,659.35 × 914.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.21x = 4,263,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,212.06/3,106.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.48

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