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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.50, 4,757.68 and 1,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.50, 4,757.68 and 1,346.50 is: 2,020.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.50 : 4,757.68 = 1,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.50/4,757.68 = 1,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.50x = 4,757.68 × 1,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.50x = 6,406,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,406,216.12/3,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.57

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