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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.38, 4,732.86 and 1,306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.38, 4,732.86 and 1,306.02 is: 1,958.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.38 : 4,732.86 = 1,306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.38/4,732.86 = 1,306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.38x = 4,732.86 × 1,306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.38x = 6,181,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181,209.82/3,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.94

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