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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.07, 4,716.52 and 1,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.07, 4,716.52 and 1,296.08 is: 1,942.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.07 : 4,716.52 = 1,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.07/4,716.52 = 1,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.07x = 4,716.52 × 1,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.07x = 6,112,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,112,987.24/3,147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.44

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