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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.70, 4,747.05 and 824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.70, 4,747.05 and 824.70 is: 1,237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.70 : 4,747.05 = 824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.70/4,747.05 = 824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.70x = 4,747.05 × 824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.70x = 3,914,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,892.14/3,164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.05

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