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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.38, 4,372.43 and 1,771.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.38, 4,372.43 and 1,771.13 is: 2,444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.38 : 4,372.43 = 1,771.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.38/4,372.43 = 1,771.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.38x = 4,372.43 × 1,771.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.38x = 7,744,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744,111.23/3,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.19

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