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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.68, 4,672.36 and 1,035.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.68, 4,672.36 and 1,035.30 is: 1,552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.68 : 4,672.36 = 1,035.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.68/4,672.36 = 1,035.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.68x = 4,672.36 × 1,035.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.68x = 4,837,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,289.13/3,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.56

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