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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.16, 4,752.81 and 1,525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.16, 4,752.81 and 1,525.82 is: 2,287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.16 : 4,752.81 = 1,525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.16/4,752.81 = 1,525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.16x = 4,752.81 × 1,525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.16x = 7,251,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251,908.79/3,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.55

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