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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.46, 4,659.73 and 915.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.46, 4,659.73 and 915.23 is: 1,372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.46 : 4,659.73 = 915.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.46/4,659.73 = 915.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.46x = 4,659.73 × 915.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.46x = 4,264,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,724.69/3,106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.86

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