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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.70, 4,767.53 and 2,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.70, 4,767.53 and 2,347.25 is: 3,519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.70 : 4,767.53 = 2,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.70/4,767.53 = 2,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.70x = 4,767.53 × 2,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.70x = 11,190,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,190,549.22/3,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.37

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