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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.17, 4,726.31 and 1,394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.17, 4,726.31 and 1,394.93 is: 2,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.17 : 4,726.31 = 1,394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.17/4,726.31 = 1,394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.17x = 4,726.31 × 1,394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.17x = 6,592,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,866.57/3,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.86

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