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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.06, 4,671.43 and 1,474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.06, 4,671.43 and 1,474.04 is: 2,209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.06 : 4,671.43 = 1,474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.06/4,671.43 = 1,474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.06x = 4,671.43 × 1,474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.06x = 6,885,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885,874.68/3,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.09

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