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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150, 4,723.98 and 1,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150, 4,723.98 and 1,041.16 is: 1,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150 : 4,723.98 = 1,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150/4,723.98 = 1,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150x = 4,723.98 × 1,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150x = 4,918,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,419.02/3,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.40

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