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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.23, 4,749.83 and 1,522.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.23, 4,749.83 and 1,522.73 is: 2,283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.23 : 4,749.83 = 1,522.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.23/4,749.83 = 1,522.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.23x = 4,749.83 × 1,522.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.23x = 7,232,708.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,708.64/3,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.61

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