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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.35, 4,724.13 and 1,201.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.35, 4,724.13 and 1,201.19 is: 1,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.35 : 4,724.13 = 1,201.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.35/4,724.13 = 1,201.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.35x = 4,724.13 × 1,201.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.35x = 5,674,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,674,554.09/3,150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.25

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