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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.58, 4,371.19 and 1,770.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.58, 4,371.19 and 1,770.33 is: 2,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.58 : 4,371.19 = 1,770.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.58/4,371.19 = 1,770.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.58x = 4,371.19 × 1,770.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.58x = 7,738,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738,453.44/3,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.02

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