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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.44, 4,371.36 and 1,770.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.44, 4,371.36 and 1,770.64 is: 2,443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.44 : 4,371.36 = 1,770.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.44/4,371.36 = 1,770.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.44x = 4,371.36 × 1,770.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.44x = 7,740,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,740,104.87/3,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.65

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