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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.70, 4,761.03 and 1,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.70, 4,761.03 and 1,531.14 is: 2,296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.70 : 4,761.03 = 1,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.70/4,761.03 = 1,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.70x = 4,761.03 × 1,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.70x = 7,289,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,803.47/3,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.94

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