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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.62, 4,733.82 and 1,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.62, 4,733.82 and 1,305.76 is: 1,959.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.62 : 4,733.82 = 1,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.62/4,733.82 = 1,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.62x = 4,733.82 × 1,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.62x = 6,181,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181,232.80/3,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.42

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