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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.94, 4,744.32 and 1,520.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.94, 4,744.32 and 1,520.55 is: 2,279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.94 : 4,744.32 = 1,520.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.94/4,744.32 = 1,520.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.94x = 4,744.32 × 1,520.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.94x = 7,213,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213,975.78/3,164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.34

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