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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.61, 4,727.46 and 1,203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.61, 4,727.46 and 1,203.92 is: 1,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.61 : 4,727.46 = 1,203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.61/4,727.46 = 1,203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.61x = 4,727.46 × 1,203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.61x = 5,691,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,483.64/3,151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.90

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