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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.60, 4,371.35 and 1,751.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.60, 4,371.35 and 1,751.37 is: 2,416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.60 : 4,371.35 = 1,751.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.60/4,371.35 = 1,751.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.60x = 4,371.35 × 1,751.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.60x = 7,655,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,655,842.49/3,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.93

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