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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.69, 4,754.97 and 1,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.69, 4,754.97 and 1,324.22 is: 1,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.69 : 4,754.97 = 1,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.69/4,754.97 = 1,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.69x = 4,754.97 × 1,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.69x = 6,296,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,296,602.60/3,171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.25

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