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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.79, 4,747.74 and 1,085.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.79, 4,747.74 and 1,085.01 is: 1,627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.79 : 4,747.74 = 1,085.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.79/4,747.74 = 1,085.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.79x = 4,747.74 × 1,085.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.79x = 5,151,345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,151,345.38/3,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.71

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