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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.12, 4,371.92 and 1,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.12, 4,371.92 and 1,771.14 is: 2,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.12 : 4,371.92 = 1,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.12/4,371.92 = 1,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.12x = 4,371.92 × 1,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.12x = 7,743,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,743,282.39/3,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.13

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