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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.98, 4,724.37 and 1,301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.98, 4,724.37 and 1,301.58 is: 1,952.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.98 : 4,724.37 = 1,301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.98/4,724.37 = 1,301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.98x = 4,724.37 × 1,301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.98x = 6,149,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149,145.50/3,148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.74

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