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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.71, 4,752.47 and 2,423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.71, 4,752.47 and 2,423.93 is: 3,627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.71 : 4,752.47 = 2,423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.71/4,752.47 = 2,423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.71x = 4,752.47 × 2,423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.71x = 11,519,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,519,636.90/3,175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.43

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