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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.62, 4,759.14 and 1,505.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.62, 4,759.14 and 1,505.36 is: 2,258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.62 : 4,759.14 = 1,505.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.62/4,759.14 = 1,505.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.62x = 4,759.14 × 1,505.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.62x = 7,164,218.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164,218.99/3,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.85

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