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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.73, 4,372.47 and 2,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.73, 4,372.47 and 2,174.40 is: 3,001.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.73 : 4,372.47 = 2,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.73/4,372.47 = 2,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.73x = 4,372.47 × 2,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.73x = 9,507,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507,498.77/3,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.36

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