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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.32, 4,722.84 and 1,395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.32, 4,722.84 and 1,395.72 is: 2,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.32 : 4,722.84 = 1,395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.32/4,722.84 = 1,395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.32x = 4,722.84 × 1,395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.32x = 6,591,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,591,762.24/3,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.75

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