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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.70, 4,069.89 and 1,772.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.70, 4,069.89 and 1,772.34 is: 2,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.70 : 4,069.89 = 1,772.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.70/4,069.89 = 1,772.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.70x = 4,069.89 × 1,772.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.70x = 7,213,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213,228.84/2,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.75

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