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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.10, 4,755.15 and 949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.10, 4,755.15 and 949.02 is: 1,423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.10 : 4,755.15 = 949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.10/4,755.15 = 949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.10x = 4,755.15 × 949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.10x = 4,512,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,732.45/3,170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.53

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