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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.56, 4,371.26 and 1,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.56, 4,371.26 and 1,770.40 is: 2,443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.56 : 4,371.26 = 1,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.56/4,371.26 = 1,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.56x = 4,371.26 × 1,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.56x = 7,738,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738,878.70/3,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.17

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