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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.38, 4,301.94 and 1,791.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.38, 4,301.94 and 1,791.14 is: 2,471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.38 : 4,301.94 = 1,791.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.38/4,301.94 = 1,791.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.38x = 4,301.94 × 1,791.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.38x = 7,705,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,705,376.81/3,117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.75

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