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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.88, 4,754.94 and 1,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.88, 4,754.94 and 1,801 is: 2,699.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.88 : 4,754.94 = 1,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.88/4,754.94 = 1,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.88x = 4,754.94 × 1,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.88x = 8,563,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,646.94/3,171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.86

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