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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.03, 4,731.66 and 1,770.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.03, 4,731.66 and 1,770.50 is: 2,652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.03 : 4,731.66 = 1,770.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.03/4,731.66 = 1,770.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.03x = 4,731.66 × 1,770.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.03x = 8,377,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,377,407.01/3,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.73

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