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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.47, 4,592.46 and 1,417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.47, 4,592.46 and 1,417.75 is: 2,125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.47 : 4,592.46 = 1,417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.47/4,592.46 = 1,417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.47x = 4,592.46 × 1,417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.47x = 6,510,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,510,948.68/3,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.35

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