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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.14, 4,672.71 and 1,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.14, 4,672.71 and 1,034.60 is: 1,551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.14 : 4,672.71 = 1,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.14/4,672.71 = 1,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.14x = 4,672.71 × 1,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.14x = 4,834,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,362.40/3,115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.89

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