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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.99, 4,721.58 and 1,202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.99, 4,721.58 and 1,202.13 is: 1,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.99 : 4,721.58 = 1,202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.99/4,721.58 = 1,202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.99x = 4,721.58 × 1,202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.99x = 5,675,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,952.97/3,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.32

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