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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.26, 4,751.85 and 1,523.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.26, 4,751.85 and 1,523.34 is: 2,285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.26 : 4,751.85 = 1,523.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.26/4,751.85 = 1,523.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.26x = 4,751.85 × 1,523.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.26x = 7,238,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,683.18/3,167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.47

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