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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.48, 4,747.21 and 1,520.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.48, 4,747.21 and 1,520.98 is: 2,280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.48 : 4,747.21 = 1,520.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.48/4,747.21 = 1,520.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.48x = 4,747.21 × 1,520.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.48x = 7,220,395.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220,395.80/3,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.98

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