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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.56, 4,672.02 and 1,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.56, 4,672.02 and 1,383 is: 2,073.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.56 : 4,672.02 = 1,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.56/4,672.02 = 1,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.56x = 4,672.02 × 1,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.56x = 6,461,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,403.66/3,115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.91

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