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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.96, 4,718.94 and 1,065.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.96, 4,718.94 and 1,065.97 is: 1,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.96 : 4,718.94 = 1,065.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.96/4,718.94 = 1,065.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.96x = 4,718.94 × 1,065.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.96x = 5,030,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030,248.47/3,145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.96

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