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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.42, 4,726.85 and 1,301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.42, 4,726.85 and 1,301.48 is: 1,951.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.42 : 4,726.85 = 1,301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.42/4,726.85 = 1,301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.42x = 4,726.85 × 1,301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.42x = 6,151,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,151,870.60/3,152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.48

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