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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.28, 4,372.23 and 1,771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.28, 4,372.23 and 1,771.03 is: 2,444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.28 : 4,372.23 = 1,771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.28/4,372.23 = 1,771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.28x = 4,372.23 × 1,771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.28x = 7,743,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,743,352.64/3,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.02

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