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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147, 4,720.52 and 1,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147, 4,720.52 and 1,095 is: 1,642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147 : 4,720.52 = 1,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147/4,720.52 = 1,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147x = 4,720.52 × 1,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147x = 5,168,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,969.40/3,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.51

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