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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.06, 4,724.55 and 1,301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.06, 4,724.55 and 1,301.10 is: 1,951.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.06 : 4,724.55 = 1,301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.06/4,724.55 = 1,301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.06x = 4,724.55 × 1,301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.06x = 6,147,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,147,112.01/3,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.43

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