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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.25, 4,752.50 and 1,412.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.25, 4,752.50 and 1,412.79 is: 2,119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.25 : 4,752.50 = 1,412.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.25/4,752.50 = 1,412.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.25x = 4,752.50 × 1,412.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.25x = 6,714,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,714,284.48/3,167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.91

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