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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.50, 4,658.84 and 915.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.50, 4,658.84 and 915.18 is: 1,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.50 : 4,658.84 = 915.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.50/4,658.84 = 915.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.50x = 4,658.84 × 915.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.50x = 4,263,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,677.19/3,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.50

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