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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.68, 4,759.74 and 1,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.68, 4,759.74 and 1,225.44 is: 1,838.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.68 : 4,759.74 = 1,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.68/4,759.74 = 1,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.68x = 4,759.74 × 1,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.68x = 5,832,775.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,775.79/3,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.44

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