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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.51, 4,772.52 and 1,704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.51, 4,772.52 and 1,704.02 is: 2,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.51 : 4,772.52 = 1,704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.51/4,772.52 = 1,704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.51x = 4,772.52 × 1,704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.51x = 8,132,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,132,469.53/3,188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.55

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