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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.67, 4,729.26 and 1,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.67, 4,729.26 and 1,303.44 is: 1,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.67 : 4,729.26 = 1,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.67/4,729.26 = 1,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.67x = 4,729.26 × 1,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.67x = 6,164,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164,306.65/3,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.27

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