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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.79, 4,725.99 and 1,304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.79, 4,725.99 and 1,304.91 is: 1,956.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.79 : 4,725.99 = 1,304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.79/4,725.99 = 1,304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.79x = 4,725.99 × 1,304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.79x = 6,166,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166,991.61/3,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.04

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