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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.25, 4,370.94 and 1,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.25, 4,370.94 and 1,770 is: 2,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.25 : 4,370.94 = 1,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.25/4,370.94 = 1,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.25x = 4,370.94 × 1,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.25x = 7,736,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736,563.80/3,167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.68

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