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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.51, 4,724.87 and 1,764.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.51, 4,724.87 and 1,764.41 is: 2,646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.51 : 4,724.87 = 1,764.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.51/4,724.87 = 1,764.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.51x = 4,724.87 × 1,764.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.51x = 8,336,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,336,575.43/3,149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.95

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