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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.70, 4,761.02 and 1,529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.70, 4,761.02 and 1,529.42 is: 2,295.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.70 : 4,761.02 = 1,529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.70/4,761.02 = 1,529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.70x = 4,761.02 × 1,529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.70x = 7,281,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,281,579.23/3,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.07

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