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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.46, 4,913.30 and 1,301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.46, 4,913.30 and 1,301.46 is: 1,952.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.46 : 4,913.30 = 1,301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.46/4,913.30 = 1,301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.46x = 4,913.30 × 1,301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.46x = 6,394,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,394,463.42/3,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.23

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