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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.63, 4,974.83 and 1,755.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.63, 4,974.83 and 1,755.75 is: 2,635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.63 : 4,974.83 = 1,755.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.63/4,974.83 = 1,755.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.63x = 4,974.83 × 1,755.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.63x = 8,734,557.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,557.77/3,314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.15

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