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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.16, 4,726.74 and 1,417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.16, 4,726.74 and 1,417.76 is: 2,126.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.16 : 4,726.74 = 1,417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.16/4,726.74 = 1,417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.16x = 4,726.74 × 1,417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.16x = 6,701,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,701,382.90/3,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.64

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