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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.26, 4,753.23 and 1,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.26, 4,753.23 and 1,525.96 is: 2,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.26 : 4,753.23 = 1,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.26/4,753.23 = 1,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.26x = 4,753.23 × 1,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.26x = 7,253,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,238.85/3,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.90

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