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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.67, 4,727.22 and 1,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.67, 4,727.22 and 1,301.73 is: 1,951.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.67 : 4,727.22 = 1,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.67/4,727.22 = 1,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.67x = 4,727.22 × 1,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.67x = 6,153,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,153,540.45/3,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.85

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