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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.76, 4,730.60 and 1,205.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.76, 4,730.60 and 1,205.51 is: 1,808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.76 : 4,730.60 = 1,205.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.76/4,730.60 = 1,205.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.76x = 4,730.60 × 1,205.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.76x = 5,702,764.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,764.97/3,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.24

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