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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153, 4,729.56 and 1,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153, 4,729.56 and 1,101 is: 1,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153 : 4,729.56 = 1,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153/4,729.56 = 1,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153x = 4,729.56 × 1,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153x = 5,207,245.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,245.56/3,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.52

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