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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.49, 4,747.66 and 1,315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.49, 4,747.66 and 1,315.26 is: 1,973.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.49 : 4,747.66 = 1,315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.49/4,747.66 = 1,315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.49x = 4,747.66 × 1,315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.49x = 6,244,404.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,404.00/3,164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.27

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