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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.17, 3,278.70 and 1,431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.17, 3,278.70 and 1,431.90 is: 1,974.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.17 : 3,278.70 = 1,431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.17/3,278.70 = 1,431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.17x = 3,278.70 × 1,431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.17x = 4,694,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,770.53/2,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.94

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