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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.17, 4,754.76 and 1,525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.17, 4,754.76 and 1,525.83 is: 2,289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.17 : 4,754.76 = 1,525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.17/4,754.76 = 1,525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.17x = 4,754.76 × 1,525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.17x = 7,254,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,955.45/3,169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.23

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