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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.50, 4,371.15 and 1,770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.50, 4,371.15 and 1,770.25 is: 2,442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.50 : 4,371.15 = 1,770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.50/4,371.15 = 1,770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.50x = 4,371.15 × 1,770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.50x = 7,738,028.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738,028.29/3,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.95

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