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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.21, 4,374.87 and 1,772.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.21, 4,374.87 and 1,772.96 is: 2,446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.21 : 4,374.87 = 1,772.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.21/4,374.87 = 1,772.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.21x = 4,374.87 × 1,772.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.21x = 7,756,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,469.52/3,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.67

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