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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.22, 4,728.50 and 1,302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.22, 4,728.50 and 1,302.43 is: 1,954.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.22 : 4,728.50 = 1,302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.22/4,728.50 = 1,302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.22x = 4,728.50 × 1,302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.22x = 6,158,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,540.26/3,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.96

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