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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.87, 4,770.72 and 1,424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.87, 4,770.72 and 1,424.48 is: 2,137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.87 : 4,770.72 = 1,424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.87/4,770.72 = 1,424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.87x = 4,770.72 × 1,424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.87x = 6,795,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,795,771.37/3,179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.13

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