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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.60, 4,722.71 and 1,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.60, 4,722.71 and 1,069.92 is: 1,603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.60 : 4,722.71 = 1,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.60/4,722.71 = 1,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.60x = 4,722.71 × 1,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.60x = 5,052,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,916.53/3,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.80

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