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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.58, 4,724.76 and 1,301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.58, 4,724.76 and 1,301.58 is: 1,950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.58 : 4,724.76 = 1,301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.58/4,724.76 = 1,301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.58x = 4,724.76 × 1,301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.58x = 6,149,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149,653.12/3,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.67

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