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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.59, 4,753.94 and 2,841.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.59, 4,753.94 and 2,841.87 is: 4,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.59 : 4,753.94 = 2,841.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.59/4,753.94 = 2,841.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.59x = 4,753.94 × 2,841.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.59x = 13,510,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,510,065.26/3,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.35

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