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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.82, 4,725.81 and 1,301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.82, 4,725.81 and 1,301.99 is: 1,953.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.82 : 4,725.81 = 1,301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.82/4,725.81 = 1,301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.82x = 4,725.81 × 1,301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.82x = 6,152,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,933.73/3,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.42

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