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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.78, 4,770.98 and 2,253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.78, 4,770.98 and 2,253.62 is: 3,385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.78 : 4,770.98 = 2,253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.78/4,770.98 = 2,253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.78x = 4,770.98 × 2,253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.78x = 10,751,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,751,975.95/3,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.62

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