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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.66, 4,731.66 and 1,304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.66, 4,731.66 and 1,304.66 is: 1,956.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.66 : 4,731.66 = 1,304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.66/4,731.66 = 1,304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.66x = 4,731.66 × 1,304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.66x = 6,173,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,173,207.54/3,155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.23

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