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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.42, 4,687.47 and 1,564.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.42, 4,687.47 and 1,564.74 is: 2,346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.42 : 4,687.47 = 1,564.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.42/4,687.47 = 1,564.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.42x = 4,687.47 × 1,564.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.42x = 7,334,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,334,671.81/3,126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.03

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