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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.43, 4,726.98 and 1,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.43, 4,726.98 and 1,303.20 is: 1,954.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.43 : 4,726.98 = 1,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.43/4,726.98 = 1,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.43x = 4,726.98 × 1,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.43x = 6,160,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160,200.34/3,152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.11

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