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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.04, 4,675.52 and 1,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.04, 4,675.52 and 1,363.76 is: 2,045.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.04 : 4,675.52 = 1,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.04/4,675.52 = 1,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.04x = 4,675.52 × 1,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.04x = 6,376,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376,287.16/3,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.62

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