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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168, 4,371.84 and 1,770.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168, 4,371.84 and 1,770.78 is: 2,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168 : 4,371.84 = 1,770.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168/4,371.84 = 1,770.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168x = 4,371.84 × 1,770.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168x = 7,741,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741,566.84/3,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.68

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