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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.63, 4,751.01 and 2,839.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.63, 4,751.01 and 2,839.77 is: 4,255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.63 : 4,751.01 = 2,839.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.63/4,751.01 = 2,839.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.63x = 4,751.01 × 2,839.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.63x = 13,491,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,491,775.67/3,170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.23

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