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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.36, 4,741.19 and 1,517.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.36, 4,741.19 and 1,517.34 is: 2,274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.36 : 4,741.19 = 1,517.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.36/4,741.19 = 1,517.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.36x = 4,741.19 × 1,517.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.36x = 7,193,997.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,997.23/3,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.88

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