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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.46, 4,739.73 and 1,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.46, 4,739.73 and 1,772.20 is: 2,658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.46 : 4,739.73 = 1,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.46/4,739.73 = 1,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.46x = 4,739.73 × 1,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.46x = 8,399,749.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,749.51/3,159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.60

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