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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.82, 4,664.74 and 1,551.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.82, 4,664.74 and 1,551.74 is: 2,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.82 : 4,664.74 = 1,551.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.82/4,664.74 = 1,551.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.82x = 4,664.74 × 1,551.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.82x = 7,238,439.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,439.35/3,109.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.61

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