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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.27, 4,972.62 and 1,755.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.27, 4,972.62 and 1,755.42 is: 2,633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.27 : 4,972.62 = 1,755.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.27/4,972.62 = 1,755.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.27x = 4,972.62 × 1,755.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.27x = 8,729,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729,036.60/3,314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.78

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