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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.06, 4,352.73 and 1,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.06, 4,352.73 and 1,975.34 is: 2,725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.06 : 4,352.73 = 1,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.06/4,352.73 = 1,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.06x = 4,352.73 × 1,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.06x = 8,598,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,598,121.68/3,155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.18

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