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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.44, 4,764.66 and 1,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.44, 4,764.66 and 1,123 is: 1,684.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.44 : 4,764.66 = 1,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.44/4,764.66 = 1,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.44x = 4,764.66 × 1,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.44x = 5,350,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,713.18/3,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.50

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