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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.53, 4,719.67 and 1,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.53, 4,719.67 and 1,273.23 is: 1,909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.53 : 4,719.67 = 1,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.53/4,719.67 = 1,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.53x = 4,719.67 × 1,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.53x = 6,009,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,009,225.43/3,146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.79

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