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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.26, 4,677.60 and 1,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.26, 4,677.60 and 1,385.84 is: 2,079.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.26 : 4,677.60 = 1,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.26/4,677.60 = 1,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.26x = 4,677.60 × 1,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.26x = 6,482,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,482,405.18/3,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.52

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