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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.69, 4,957.15 and 1,747.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.69, 4,957.15 and 1,747.45 is: 2,616.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.69 : 4,957.15 = 1,747.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.69/4,957.15 = 1,747.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.69x = 4,957.15 × 1,747.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.69x = 8,662,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,371.77/3,310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.49

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