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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.88, 4,748.52 and 1,315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.88, 4,748.52 and 1,315.84 is: 1,973.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.88 : 4,748.52 = 1,315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.88/4,748.52 = 1,315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.88x = 4,748.52 × 1,315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.88x = 6,248,292.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,248,292.56/3,165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.64

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