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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.16, 4,740.81 and 1,517.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.16, 4,740.81 and 1,517.79 is: 2,275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.16 : 4,740.81 = 1,517.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.16/4,740.81 = 1,517.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.16x = 4,740.81 × 1,517.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.16x = 7,195,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195,554.01/3,162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.52

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