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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.73, 4,719.17 and 3,115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.73, 4,719.17 and 3,115.79 is: 4,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.73 : 4,719.17 = 3,115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.73/4,719.17 = 3,115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.73x = 4,719.17 × 3,115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.73x = 14,703,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703,926.89/3,148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.80

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