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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.04, 4,755.87 and 1,527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.04, 4,755.87 and 1,527.36 is: 2,291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.04 : 4,755.87 = 1,527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.04/4,755.87 = 1,527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.04x = 4,755.87 × 1,527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.04x = 7,263,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263,925.60/3,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.43

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