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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.02, 4,725.64 and 1,202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.02, 4,725.64 and 1,202.06 is: 1,803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.02 : 4,725.64 = 1,202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.02/4,725.64 = 1,202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.02x = 4,725.64 × 1,202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.02x = 5,680,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,680,502.82/3,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.32

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