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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.86, 4,663.13 and 1,160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.86, 4,663.13 and 1,160.91 is: 1,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.86 : 4,663.13 = 1,160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.86/4,663.13 = 1,160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.86x = 4,663.13 × 1,160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.86x = 5,413,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413,457.49/3,108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.30

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