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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.53, 4,755.51 and 1,437.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.53, 4,755.51 and 1,437.75 is: 2,157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.53 : 4,755.51 = 1,437.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.53/4,755.51 = 1,437.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.53x = 4,755.51 × 1,437.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.53x = 6,837,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,234.50/3,169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.18

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