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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.45, 4,670.51 and 1,814.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.45, 4,670.51 and 1,814.97 is: 2,719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.45 : 4,670.51 = 1,814.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.45/4,670.51 = 1,814.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.45x = 4,670.51 × 1,814.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.45x = 8,476,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,476,826.46/3,117.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.15

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