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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.68, 4,730.52 and 1,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.68, 4,730.52 and 1,101.20 is: 1,651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.68 : 4,730.52 = 1,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.68/4,730.52 = 1,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.68x = 4,730.52 × 1,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.68x = 5,209,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,248.62/3,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.80

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