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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.65, 4,659.98 and 915.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.65, 4,659.98 and 915.33 is: 1,373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.65 : 4,659.98 = 915.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.65/4,659.98 = 915.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.65x = 4,659.98 × 915.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.65x = 4,265,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,414.92/3,106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.00

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