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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.18, 4,374.77 and 1,753.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.18, 4,374.77 and 1,753.83 is: 2,420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.18 : 4,374.77 = 1,753.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.18/4,374.77 = 1,753.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.18x = 4,374.77 × 1,753.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.18x = 7,672,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,672,594.10/3,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.24

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