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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.39, 4,727.97 and 1,204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.39, 4,727.97 and 1,204.13 is: 1,805.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.39 : 4,727.97 = 1,204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.39/4,727.97 = 1,204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.39x = 4,727.97 × 1,204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.39x = 5,693,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,102.34/3,152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.97

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