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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.08, 4,747.14 and 1,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.08, 4,747.14 and 1,702.92 is: 2,555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.08 : 4,747.14 = 1,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.08/4,747.14 = 1,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.08x = 4,747.14 × 1,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.08x = 8,083,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083,999.65/3,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.74

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