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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.34, 4,755.42 and 1,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.34, 4,755.42 and 1,416.96 is: 2,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.34 : 4,755.42 = 1,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.34/4,755.42 = 1,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.34x = 4,755.42 × 1,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.34x = 6,738,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738,239.92/3,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.40

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