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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.76, 4,734.45 and 1,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.76, 4,734.45 and 1,306.26 is: 1,959.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.76 : 4,734.45 = 1,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.76/4,734.45 = 1,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.76x = 4,734.45 × 1,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.76x = 6,184,422.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,422.66/3,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.73

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