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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.35, 4,761.59 and 2,063.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.35, 4,761.59 and 2,063.67 is: 3,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.35 : 4,761.59 = 2,063.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.35/4,761.59 = 2,063.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.35x = 4,761.59 × 2,063.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.35x = 9,826,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,826,340.12/3,175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.57

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