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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.50, 4,726.96 and 1,394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.50, 4,726.96 and 1,394.62 is: 2,092.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.50 : 4,726.96 = 1,394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.50/4,726.96 = 1,394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.50x = 4,726.96 × 1,394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.50x = 6,592,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,297.65/3,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.46

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