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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.76, 4,724.76 and 2,185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.76, 4,724.76 and 2,185.76 is: 3,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.76 : 4,724.76 = 2,185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.76/4,724.76 = 2,185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.76x = 4,724.76 × 2,185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.76x = 10,327,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,327,191.42/3,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.42

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