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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.68, 4,732.04 and 1,304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.68, 4,732.04 and 1,304.79 is: 1,957.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.68 : 4,732.04 = 1,304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.68/4,732.04 = 1,304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.68x = 4,732.04 × 1,304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.68x = 6,174,323.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,174,323.27/3,154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.19

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