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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.15, 4,727.37 and 1,301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.15, 4,727.37 and 1,301.26 is: 1,952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.15 : 4,727.37 = 1,301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.15/4,727.37 = 1,301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.15x = 4,727.37 × 1,301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.15x = 6,151,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,151,530.98/3,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.77

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