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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.94, 4,753.32 and 1,526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.94, 4,753.32 and 1,526.56 is: 2,288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.94 : 4,753.32 = 1,526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.94/4,753.32 = 1,526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.94x = 4,753.32 × 1,526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.94x = 7,256,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,228.18/3,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.35

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