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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.52, 4,767.86 and 1,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.52, 4,767.86 and 1,423.04 is: 2,135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.52 : 4,767.86 = 1,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.52/4,767.86 = 1,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.52x = 4,767.86 × 1,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.52x = 6,784,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784,855.49/3,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.27

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