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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.41, 4,731.93 and 1,046.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.41, 4,731.93 and 1,046.65 is: 1,569.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.41 : 4,731.93 = 1,046.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.41/4,731.93 = 1,046.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.41x = 4,731.93 × 1,046.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.41x = 4,952,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,665.32/3,155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.58

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