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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.02, 4,728.64 and 1,204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.02, 4,728.64 and 1,204.06 is: 1,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.02 : 4,728.64 = 1,204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.02/4,728.64 = 1,204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.02x = 4,728.64 × 1,204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.02x = 5,693,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,566.28/3,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.32

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