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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.48, 4,759.77 and 2,001.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.48, 4,759.77 and 2,001.13 is: 3,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.48 : 4,759.77 = 2,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.48/4,759.77 = 2,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.48x = 4,759.77 × 2,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.48x = 9,524,918.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,524,918.54/3,172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.36

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