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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.78, 4,728.69 and 1,419.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.78, 4,728.69 and 1,419.54 is: 2,130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.78 : 4,728.69 = 1,419.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.78/4,728.69 = 1,419.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.78x = 4,728.69 × 1,419.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.78x = 6,712,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,564.60/3,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.45

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