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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.58, 4,751.62 and 1,525.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.58, 4,751.62 and 1,525.79 is: 2,285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.58 : 4,751.62 = 1,525.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.58/4,751.62 = 1,525.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.58x = 4,751.62 × 1,525.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.58x = 7,249,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,249,974.28/3,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.92

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