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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.75, 4,725.12 and 1,041.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.75, 4,725.12 and 1,041.99 is: 1,562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.75 : 4,725.12 = 1,041.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.75/4,725.12 = 1,041.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.75x = 4,725.12 × 1,041.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.75x = 4,923,504.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,504.16/3,150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.65

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