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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.95, 4,723.01 and 1,301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.95, 4,723.01 and 1,301.11 is: 1,950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.95 : 4,723.01 = 1,301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.95/4,723.01 = 1,301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.95x = 4,723.01 × 1,301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.95x = 6,145,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,145,168.67/3,150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.26

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