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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.63, 4,297.86 and 1,770.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.63, 4,297.86 and 1,770.21 is: 2,442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.63 : 4,297.86 = 1,770.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.63/4,297.86 = 1,770.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.63x = 4,297.86 × 1,770.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.63x = 7,608,114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608,114.75/3,114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.70

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