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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.66, 4,730.06 and 1,304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.66, 4,730.06 and 1,304.52 is: 1,956.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.66 : 4,730.06 = 1,304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.66/4,730.06 = 1,304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.66x = 4,730.06 × 1,304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.66x = 6,170,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,170,451.35/3,153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.60

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