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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.35, 4,732.99 and 815.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.35, 4,732.99 and 815.15 is: 1,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.35 : 4,732.99 = 815.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.35/4,732.99 = 815.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.35x = 4,732.99 × 815.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.35x = 3,858,096.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,096.80/3,155.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.72

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