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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.36, 4,723.92 and 1,418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.36, 4,723.92 and 1,418.04 is: 2,126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.36 : 4,723.92 = 1,418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.36/4,723.92 = 1,418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.36x = 4,723.92 × 1,418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.36x = 6,698,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698,707.52/3,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.33

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