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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.70, 4,751.70 and 1,525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.70, 4,751.70 and 1,525.75 is: 2,287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.70 : 4,751.70 = 1,525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.70/4,751.70 = 1,525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.70x = 4,751.70 × 1,525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.70x = 7,249,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,249,906.28/3,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.97

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