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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.35, 4,766.09 and 1,533.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.35, 4,766.09 and 1,533.05 is: 2,301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.35 : 4,766.09 = 1,533.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.35/4,766.09 = 1,533.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.35x = 4,766.09 × 1,533.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.35x = 7,306,654.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306,654.27/3,175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.05

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