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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.48, 4,754.76 and 1,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.48, 4,754.76 and 1,118 is: 1,676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.48 : 4,754.76 = 1,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.48/4,754.76 = 1,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.48x = 4,754.76 × 1,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.48x = 5,315,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,315,821.68/3,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.66

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