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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.97, 4,736.96 and 1,424.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.97, 4,736.96 and 1,424.57 is: 2,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.97 : 4,736.96 = 1,424.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.97/4,736.96 = 1,424.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.97x = 4,736.96 × 1,424.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.97x = 6,748,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748,105.64/3,157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.85

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