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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.91, 4,670.94 and 1,447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.91, 4,670.94 and 1,447.01 is: 2,171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.91 : 4,670.94 = 1,447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.91/4,670.94 = 1,447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.91x = 4,670.94 × 1,447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.91x = 6,758,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,896.89/3,112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.25

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