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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.59, 4,974.23 and 1,235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.59, 4,974.23 and 1,235.71 is: 1,853.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.59 : 4,974.23 = 1,235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.59/4,974.23 = 1,235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.59x = 4,974.23 × 1,235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.59x = 6,146,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,146,705.75/3,315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.88

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