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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.58, 4,723.26 and 1,300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.58, 4,723.26 and 1,300.58 is: 1,949.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.58 : 4,723.26 = 1,300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.58/4,723.26 = 1,300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.58x = 4,723.26 × 1,300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.58x = 6,142,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142,977.49/3,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.17

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