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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.16, 4,696.83 and 910.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.16, 4,696.83 and 910.14 is: 1,365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.16 : 4,696.83 = 910.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.16/4,696.83 = 910.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.16x = 4,696.83 × 910.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.16x = 4,274,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,772.86/3,131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.24

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