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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.54, 4,760.56 and 1,529.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.54, 4,760.56 and 1,529.83 is: 2,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.54 : 4,760.56 = 1,529.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.54/4,760.56 = 1,529.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.54x = 4,760.56 × 1,529.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.54x = 7,282,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,847.50/3,175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.42

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