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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.78, 4,729.17 and 3,148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.78, 4,729.17 and 3,148.22 is: 4,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.78 : 4,729.17 = 3,148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.78/4,729.17 = 3,148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.78x = 4,729.17 × 3,148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.78x = 14,888,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,888,451.84/3,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.33

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