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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.19, 4,957.91 and 1,747.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.19, 4,957.91 and 1,747.95 is: 2,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.19 : 4,957.91 = 1,747.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.19/4,957.91 = 1,747.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.19x = 4,957.91 × 1,747.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.19x = 8,666,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,170.04/3,311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.24

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