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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.25, 4,374.95 and 1,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.25, 4,374.95 and 1,773 is: 2,446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.25 : 4,374.95 = 1,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.25/4,374.95 = 1,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.25x = 4,374.95 × 1,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.25x = 7,756,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,777.49/3,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.74

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