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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.63, 4,372.85 and 1,771.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.63, 4,372.85 and 1,771.38 is: 2,444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.63 : 4,372.85 = 1,771.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.63/4,372.85 = 1,771.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.63x = 4,372.85 × 1,771.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.63x = 7,745,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745,983.46/3,168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.58

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