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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.49, 4,724.18 and 1,176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.49, 4,724.18 and 1,176.04 is: 1,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.49 : 4,724.18 = 1,176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.49/4,724.18 = 1,176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.49x = 4,724.18 × 1,176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.49x = 5,555,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,824.65/3,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.48

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