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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.61, 4,773.54 and 1,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.61, 4,773.54 and 1,335.72 is: 2,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.61 : 4,773.54 = 1,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.61/4,773.54 = 1,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.61x = 4,773.54 × 1,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.61x = 6,376,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376,088.98/3,185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.53

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