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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.03, 4,370.60 and 1,769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.03, 4,370.60 and 1,769.75 is: 2,442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.03 : 4,370.60 = 1,769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.03/4,370.60 = 1,769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.03x = 4,370.60 × 1,769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.03x = 7,734,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,734,860.50/3,167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.31

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