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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.61, 4,703.34 and 914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.61, 4,703.34 and 914.52 is: 1,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.61 : 4,703.34 = 914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.61/4,703.34 = 914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.61x = 4,703.34 × 914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.61x = 4,301,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,277.31/3,135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.75

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