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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.67, 4,747.71 and 1,475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.67, 4,747.71 and 1,475.21 is: 2,213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.67 : 4,747.71 = 1,475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.67/4,747.71 = 1,475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.67x = 4,747.71 × 1,475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.67x = 7,003,869.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,869.27/3,164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.14

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