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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.75, 4,372.89 and 1,771.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.75, 4,372.89 and 1,771.77 is: 2,445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.75 : 4,372.89 = 1,771.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.75/4,372.89 = 1,771.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.75x = 4,372.89 × 1,771.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.75x = 7,747,755.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747,755.32/3,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.05

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