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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.90, 4,731.55 and 1,304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.90, 4,731.55 and 1,304.03 is: 1,956.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.90 : 4,731.55 = 1,304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.90/4,731.55 = 1,304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.90x = 4,731.55 × 1,304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.90x = 6,170,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,170,083.15/3,152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.95

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