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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.91, 4,755.98 and 1,414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.91, 4,755.98 and 1,414.75 is: 2,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.91 : 4,755.98 = 1,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.91/4,755.98 = 1,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.91x = 4,755.98 × 1,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.91x = 6,728,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,728,498.93/3,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.62

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