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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.26, 4,723.42 and 1,301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.26, 4,723.42 and 1,301.37 is: 1,950.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.26 : 4,723.42 = 1,301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.26/4,723.42 = 1,301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.26x = 4,723.42 × 1,301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.26x = 6,146,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,146,917.09/3,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.62

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