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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.33, 4,724.64 and 1,201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.33, 4,724.64 and 1,201.47 is: 1,801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.33 : 4,724.64 = 1,201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.33/4,724.64 = 1,201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.33x = 4,724.64 × 1,201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.33x = 5,676,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676,513.22/3,150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.88

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