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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.48, 4,755.96 and 3,105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.48, 4,755.96 and 3,105.36 is: 4,652.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.48 : 4,755.96 = 3,105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.48/4,755.96 = 3,105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.48x = 4,755.96 × 3,105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.48x = 14,768,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,768,967.95/3,174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.41

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