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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.01, 4,370.45 and 1,750.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.01, 4,370.45 and 1,750.79 is: 2,416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.01 : 4,370.45 = 1,750.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.01/4,370.45 = 1,750.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.01x = 4,370.45 × 1,750.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.01x = 7,651,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,651,740.16/3,167.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.08

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