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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.59, 4,764.76 and 1,614.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.59, 4,764.76 and 1,614.65 is: 2,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.59 : 4,764.76 = 1,614.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.59/4,764.76 = 1,614.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.59x = 4,764.76 × 1,614.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.59x = 7,693,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693,411.66/3,173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.20

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