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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.66, 4,729.25 and 1,303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.66, 4,729.25 and 1,303.43 is: 1,955.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.66 : 4,729.25 = 1,303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.66/4,729.25 = 1,303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.66x = 4,729.25 × 1,303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.66x = 6,164,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164,261.41/3,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.26

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