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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.50, 4,764.75 and 1,352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.50, 4,764.75 and 1,352.50 is: 2,028.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.50 : 4,764.75 = 1,352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.50/4,764.75 = 1,352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.50x = 4,764.75 × 1,352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.50x = 6,444,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444,324.38/3,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.75

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