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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.58, 4,726.80 and 1,301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.58, 4,726.80 and 1,301.58 is: 1,953.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.58 : 4,726.80 = 1,301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.58/4,726.80 = 1,301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.58x = 4,726.80 × 1,301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.58x = 6,152,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,308.34/3,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.37

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