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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.90, 4,729.62 and 1,205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.90, 4,729.62 and 1,205.12 is: 1,807.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.90 : 4,729.62 = 1,205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.90/4,729.62 = 1,205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.90x = 4,729.62 × 1,205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.90x = 5,699,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,699,759.65/3,152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.78

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