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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.58, 4,748.97 and 1,315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.58, 4,748.97 and 1,315.69 is: 1,973.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.58 : 4,748.97 = 1,315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.58/4,748.97 = 1,315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.58x = 4,748.97 × 1,315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.58x = 6,248,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,248,172.34/3,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.78

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