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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.44, 4,741.30 and 1,517.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.44, 4,741.30 and 1,517.42 is: 2,275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.44 : 4,741.30 = 1,517.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.44/4,741.30 = 1,517.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.44x = 4,741.30 × 1,517.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.44x = 7,194,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,543.45/3,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.00

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