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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.24, 4,724.36 and 1,041.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.24, 4,724.36 and 1,041.39 is: 1,561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.24 : 4,724.36 = 1,041.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.24/4,724.36 = 1,041.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.24x = 4,724.36 × 1,041.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.24x = 4,919,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,903.86/3,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.76

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