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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.58, 4,729.26 and 1,304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.58, 4,729.26 and 1,304.58 is: 1,955.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.58 : 4,729.26 = 1,304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.58/4,729.26 = 1,304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.58x = 4,729.26 × 1,304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.58x = 6,169,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169,698.01/3,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.17

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