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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.87, 4,967.46 and 1,751.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.87, 4,967.46 and 1,751.27 is: 2,626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.87 : 4,967.46 = 1,751.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.87/4,967.46 = 1,751.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.87x = 4,967.46 × 1,751.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.87x = 8,699,338.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,338.84/3,311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.72

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